VIE · Vienna · Terminal T3
Austrian Airlines Check-in at Vienna International Airport
Austrian Airlines departs from Terminal T3 at Vienna International Airport. Online check-in opens 23h before departure.
Austrian Airlines check-in rules at VIE
Step-by-step at Vienna International Airport
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Check in online
Open the Austrian Airlines app or website 23 hours before departure. Save the boarding pass to your phone wallet.
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Arrive at Terminal T3
Austrian Airlines flights at VIE depart only from Terminal T3. Allow 90 minutes from arrival to gate.
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Drop off bags at T3 main hall, automated bag-drop islands
Bag-drop 2 hours before departure, closes 45 minutes before departure. Self-service kiosks available.
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Clear security
Submit your wait time on the airport page above to help others. Standard liquids rule: 100 ml in a single transparent bag.
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Walk to gate T3 gates F (Schengen), G (non-Schengen)
Allow 5–15 minutes from security to your gate. Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure; gate closes 20 minutes before.
Boarding Austrian Airlines at VIE
Terminal T3 notes
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Typical gates
Austrian Airlines flights typically depart from gates T3 gates F (Schengen), G (non-Schengen).
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Walk time
Expect 5–15 minutes from security to the furthest gate.
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Eat & shop
T3 has Bobby's Foodstore, Nordsee, multiple Austrian cafes (Café Wien, Demel), and extensive duty-free.
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Lounges
Austrian Business Lounge, Austrian Senator Lounge (Star Alliance Gold), HON Circle Lounge (top-tier). All in T3 post-security.
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Family / accessibility
Family priority lane at T3 security. Stroller drop at gate. Children's play area near gate F26.
Known issues at VIE with Austrian Airlines
LH Group codeshare check-in
Problem: Many Austrian flights are codeshared with Lufthansa or SWISS. The operating airline determines which website to use for check-in.
Solution: Check 'Operated by' on the booking. If LH or LX, use their respective sites for online check-in.
Economy Light excludes checked bag
Problem: Austrian's Economy Light fare on intra-Europe excludes checked baggage and seat selection.
Solution: Pre-pay during booking (€30+) or upgrade to Economy Classic which includes 23 kg + free seat selection.
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