Vienna Airport

Vienna's international airport is located at Schwechat, a small town on the road towards Slovakia and Hungary and 20km away from the capital of Austria.

The airport is run by a publicly-quoted company (although the city of Vienna and the state of Lower Austria still have sizeable shareholdings) and deals with around 20 million passengers a year through the two terminals. The airport is scheduled to add a third terminal, the Skylink project, and is campaigning for a third runway.

The airport came into being as a military airport at the start of the Second World War and was used by the British and French sectors during the occupation of the city in post-war Austria.

It officially became a civil airport in 1953 and has been continually expanded from that point due to increasing traffic and it is now one of the largest employers in eastern Austria. Nowadays Vienna international airport is a modern facility.

With Vienna being the capital of the country, most European and other major international airlines offer scheduled services but there are also a range of low-cost and charter airlines as well. The list is long so there are many options to arrive to one of the greatest cities in the World.

Vienna, also described as Europe's cultural capital, is a metropolis with unique charm, vibrancy and flair. It boasts outstanding infrastructure, is clean and safe and has all the inspiration that you could wish for in order to discover this wonderful part of Europe.

Facts about Vienna:

Vienna, the capital of Austria, 2 million inhabitants, is situated on the banks of the Danube. The influx of visitors from all over the world has made Vienna the most popular urban tourist destination in Austria.
Austria's climate is generally moderate and mild and reliably follows the four distinct seasons. Average summer temperatures range from 20°C to 30°C, the average winter temperatures are around 0°.
Vienna - a romantically imperial city: Vienna is a dream city for anyone with a romantic streak or an interest in history. Sightseeing opportunities are to be found in abundance. Wander along narrow, medieval alleyways or across imperial squares, view Schönbrunn Palace or the Imperial Palace (Hofburg) in the footsteps of Sissi and Emperor Franz Josef, and marvel at the majestic architecture along the Ring boulevard. Be inspired by an atmosphere steeped in history - which also boasts the comforts and infrastructure of a modern city!
Vienna - city of culture: Vienna possesses a lively and vast array of cultural Whether classical or experimental theatre, film or dance festivals, opera or operetta, or exhibitions and concerts - no matter when you come and how long you stay, there is sure to be something exciting for you to discover. Or if your tastes are not quite so culturally refined, then visit one of Vienna's famous coffee houses or traditional wine taverns ("Heurige") and work your way through famous culinary specialities. Wet your appetite!
Vienna - city of music: Vienna has been synonymous with music for centuries, and was home to Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and Johann Strauss. This outstanding musical heritage has been preserved right to the present day. The Wiener Philharmoniker is one of the world's top orchestras, the Vienna Boys' Choir is triumphantly successful wherever it tours, and the Vienna Conservatorium has produced innumerable international award-winners in all musical disciplines. Yet Vienna also boasts a lively scene for young people - if you love music, you are sure to profit from Vienna.
Vienna - City of art: Down the centuries, Vienna has always produced and nurtured world-famous artists. The collecting passion of art-loving rulers and monarchs has made Vienna a treasure house par excellence. The Museum of Fine Arts, for instance, is one of the world's largest and most distinguished museums, housing priceless works of art. Art accompanies you wherever you go in Vienna - even some of its underground stations are listed properties on account of their elegant, ornamental Jugendstil style designed by Otto Wagner.

In case you are planning to come to Vienna, we can help you with one of your most important problems. It doesn’t matter if you come as a tourist or as a business traveller, there is one thing you will need for sure: transport.

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