Airport Lounge Guide: Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Introduction to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Vienna International Airport (VIE), or Flughafen Wien-Schwechat, serves as a critical gateway to Central and Eastern Europe and is the primary hub for Austrian Airlines. Knowing about VIE’s modern facilities and variety of lounges can make travel easier and more comfortable for passengers leaving, arriving, or changing flights.
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of all airport lounges at VIE, detailing their locations, amenities, and all available access methods.
Navigating VIE: Terminals & Schengen vs. Non-Schengen Layout
Getting to know the layout of VIE makes it much easier to find the right lounge. The airport consists of one main building with several check-in areas (Terminals 1 and 3) and is critically divided into Schengen and Non-Schengen zones based on your flight's destination. Note that there is no Terminal 2 at this airport, which may cause some confusion to some!
Terminal & Gate Pier Overview
| Terminal / Pier | Check-in For | Gate Areas | Zone Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 | Various airlines, including many oneworld and SkyTeam carriers | Gates B, C (Pier West) | Schengen |
| Gates D (Pier West) | Non-Schengen | ||
| Terminal 3 | Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Group, Star Alliance, Emirates, and other long-haul carriers | Gates F (Level 1, Pier East) | Schengen |
| Gates G (Level 3, Pier East) | Non-Schengen |
Expert Tip: Your departure gate's letter (e.g., F07 vs. G07) determines whether you are in the Schengen or Non-Schengen zone. Always check your boarding pass before selecting a lounge, as movement between zones is restricted after passing through passport control.
Definitive List of Lounges at Vienna Airport (VIE)
Vienna International Airport offers a robust selection of lounges catering to different airlines, alliances, and access programs. Lounges are spread across both Schengen and Non-Schengen areas of the airport.
Schengen and Non-Schengen Area Lounges (Accessible for all flights)
VIENNA Lounge (Terminal 1, Level 2 - after security, before immigration, near Gates C/D)
Schengen Area Lounges (For flights to Schengen countries)
SKY Lounge (Terminal 3, Level 2 - near Gates F)
Austrian Business Lounge (Terminal 3, Level 2 - near Gates F)
Austrian Senator / Star Alliance Gold Lounge (Terminal 3, Level 2 - near Gates F)
Austrian HON Circle Lounge (Terminal 3, Level 2 - near Gates F)
Non-Schengen Area Lounges (For flights to all other countries)
Austrian Business Lounge (Terminal 1, Level 1 - near Gates D)
Austrian Business Lounge (Terminal 3, Level 3 - near Gates G)
Austrian Senator / Star Alliance Gold Lounge (Terminal 3, Level 3 - near Gates G)
Austrian HON Circle Lounge (Terminal 3, Level 3 - near Gates G)
Map of Vienna Airport Contract Lounges - VIENNA Lounge and SKY Lounge.
Map of Vienna Airport Austrian Airlines Lounges - Terminals 1 and 3.
Detailed Lounge Profiles
VIENNA Lounge
The airport's award-winning flagship lounge, renowned for its spacious design, premium amenities, and distinct Austrian flair. This lounge was previously known as JET Lounge but underwent rebranding.
Location: Terminal 1, Level 2. After security, located before passport control, making it accessible to passengers departing from any gate. Passengers departing from Gates F and G must take the shuttle service and allow sufficient time to proceed to their departure gate.
Opening Hours: 04:30 – 22:00 daily.
Amenities:
2,500 m² of space with 450 seats.
Outdoor terrace with a dedicated smoking area and airfield views.
High-quality Austrian and international buffet by DoN catering.
"Vienna Coffee Shop" with traditional pastries.
Showers with towels and Dyson hairdryers.
Relaxation area with loungers, family room, and a prayer/silence room.
Artworks on loan from the Leopold Museum (Klimt, Schiele).
Free high-speed Wi-Fi, work areas, and luggage storage.
Children: Children 0-3 years free of charge
How to Access:
LoungePair Pass: Purchase a flexible lounge pass via LoungePair, which offers walk-up access without a fixed time/date booking. LoungePair offers 3 hours access from €55 EUR ($64 USD), a fully refundable pass for an additional €5 EUR or a free pass when purchased together with a LoungePair+ membership.
Other Online Advance Purchase Methods: Lounge Pass offer the ability to purchase a pass to Vienna Lounge for $49 USD. You must choose a fixed date and time to use, and you must buy the pass greater than 24 hours before your visit. You can also purchase a pass on the Vienna Airport website for €57 EUR per adult, or €30 EUR for children from 4-14 years of age. The Vienna Airport website also offers discounted packages for adults and children, for example two adults and two children for €124 EUR.
Airline Status/Class:
oneworld passengers flying Business or First class with British Airways, Finnair, Iberia, or Qatar Airways, and for Sapphire or Emerald members traveling on these airlines.
Star Alliance passengers flying Business or First class with Turkish Airways and EVA Air, and for eligible Gold status holders travelling on these airlines.
Azerbaijan Airlines passengers in Business Class.
Emirates passengers in Business or First Class, and eligible status holders.
El Al passengers in Business Class, eligible status holders, and King David Club members.
Hainan Airlines passengers in Business Class, and eligible status holders.
SAUDIA passengers in Business or First, and eligible status holders including Alfursan Gold and SkyTeam Elite Plus passengers.
Lounge Membership: Priority Pass members can enter this lounge. DragonPass members can also access the VIENNA Lounge. Depending on your membership, you may be allowed to bring one or more guests.
Credit Card Programs: Mastercard (LoungeKey), American Express Platinum and Diners Club cardholders have access to the VIENNA Lounge. Capital One Venture X cardholders and Venture X Business primary cardholders also enjoy unlimited complimentary access when also enrolled in Priority Pass. You may have discounted access to this lounge via a range of local and European issued cards.
Walk-Up Access: Price per passenger for walk-up is €57 EUR for adults, and €30 EUR for children from 4-14 years of age. You can make payment by debit or credit card directly in the lounge.
For more specific information on airline, credit card and membership access to the VIENNA Lounge, please see the Vienna Airport website.
SKY Lounge
A popular and highly accessible contract lounge serving a wide range of international airlines.
Location: Terminal 3, Level 2 (Schengen Area). After security, near the F Gates. Accessible before passport control. Passengers departing from Gates C and D must take the shuttle service and allow sufficient time to proceed to their departure gate.
Opening Hours: 04:30 – 23:00 daily.
Amenities:
Hot and cold buffet with snacks and desserts.
Full bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Showers and a dedicated smokers' cabin.
Relaxation areas, massage chairs, and workstations.
Free Wi-Fi and extensive digital press selection.
Children: Children 0-3 years free of charge
How to Access:
LoungePair Pass: Purchase a flexible lounge pass via LoungePair, which offers walk-up access without a fixed time/date booking. LoungePair offers 3 hours access from €44 EUR ($51 USD), a fully refundable pass for an additional €5 EUR or a free pass when purchased together with a LoungePair+ membership.
Other Online Advance Purchase Methods: You can purchase a pass on the Vienna Airport website for €46 EUR per adult, or €26 EUR for children from 4-14 years of age. The Vienna Airport website also offers discounted packages for adults and children.
Airline Status/Class:
oneworld passengers in Business or First Class with Qatar Airways, and for Sapphire or Emerald members traveling on this airline.
Star Alliance passengers in Business or First Class with EVA Airways, and eligible Gold status holders travelling on this airline. Note that these passengers are also entitled to use available Austrian Airlines lounges.
SkyTeam passengers in Business or First Class with Air France and KLM, and eligible Elite Plus status holders travelling on these airlines.
Emirates passengers in Business or First Class, and eligible status holders.
Lounge Membership: Priority Pass members can enter this lounge. DragonPass members can also access the SKY Lounge. Depending on your membership, you may be allowed to bring one or more guests.
Credit Card Programs: Mastercard (LoungeKey), American Express Platinum and Diners Club cardholders have access to the SKY Lounge. Capital One Venture X cardholders and Venture X Business primary cardholders also enjoy unlimited complimentary access when also enrolled in Priority Pass. You may have discounted access to this lounge via a range of local and European issued cards.
Walk-Up Access: Price per passenger for walk-up is €46 EUR for adults, and €26 EUR for children from 4-14 years of age. You can make payment by debit or credit card directly in the lounge.
For more specific information on airline, credit card and membership access to the SKY Lounge, please see the Vienna Airport website.
Austrian Airlines Lounges
The home of Austrian Airlines and its Star Alliance partners, these lounges are divided into three tiers and located in both Schengen and Non-Schengen zones of Terminals 1 and 3.
On Level 2, there are Schengen lounges: the HON Circle Lounge, the Senator/Star Alliance Gold Lounge and the Business Lounge.
On Level 3, you will find the Non-Schengen Lounge, including a HON Circle Lounge. Due to the ongoing construction works to expand the South Terminal, this is currently accessible directly from the G boarding gates opposite the Austrian Service Center.
For departures from the D gates area, you also have access to a dedicated Austrian Business Lounge, but unfortunately no Senator/HON Circle Lounge.
Austrian Business Lounge F-Gates Vienna International Airport (Schengen)
Austrian Business Lounge G-Gates Vienna International Airport (Non-Schengen)
Austrian Lounge D-Gates Vienna International Airport (Non-Schengen)
Location (Schengen): Terminal 3, Level 2 (near F Gates). Hours: 05:00 – 22:30.
Location (Non-Schengen):
Terminal 1, Level 1 (near D Gates). Business Lounge Only. Hours: 07:30 – 20:00.
Terminal 3, Level 3 (near G Gates). Hours: 05:30 – 23:30.
Amenities (Vary by tier):
Austrian-focused catering by DoN.
Free Wi-Fi and digital press via LoungeNet.
Workstations and relaxation zones.
Showers available in Senator and HON Circle lounges.
Exclusive à la carte dining and limousine service for HON Circle Members.
Children: Children 0-2 years free of charge
How to Access:
Paid Access: Available for the Business Lounges from €49 EUR at reception or online. Senator Lounge and HON Circle lounge access cannot be purchased. Purchasing lounge access does not require any membership status or a specific booking class.
Lounge Memberships: DragonPass membership allows entry to Austrian Business Lounges (except HON Circle).
Airline Status & Class of Travel:
Business Lounge: Business Class passengers on Austrian/Star Alliance; Business and First Class passengers on Etihad and Korean Air; Miles & More Frequent Travellers; Eligible Etihad Guest members; Eligible SkyTeam Elite Plus members on Korean Air including Million Miler Club and Morning Calm Premium Club.
Senator Lounge: Star Alliance Gold members; Miles & More Senators.
HON Circle Lounge: Exclusively for Miles & More HON Circle Members.
For more specific information on access information to Austrian Airlines Lounges, please see their official website.
Airline Lounge Access Summary Table
Note: Lounge assignments can change. Please always confirm with your airline at check-in - if you are entitled to use a contract lounge, you will usually receive a voucher for access. The table below is based on up-to-date research as of June 2025 and is in reliance on information published on airline websites.
| Airline | Alliance | Lounge for Eligible Guests |
|---|---|---|
| Austrian Airlines | Star Alliance | Austrian Airlines Lounges |
| Lufthansa, SWISS | Star Alliance | Austrian Airlines Lounges |
| Turkish Airlines | Star Alliance | VIENNA Lounge or Austrian Airlines Lounges |
| EVA Air | Star Alliance | VIENNA Lounge or SKY Lounge or Austrian Airlines Lounges |
| Air Canada, Air China, EgyptAir, etc. | Star Alliance | Austrian Airlines Lounges |
| British Airways | oneworld | VIENNA Lounge |
| Iberia, Finnair | oneworld | VIENNA Lounge |
| Qatar Airways | oneworld | VIENNA Lounge or SKY Lounge |
| Air France | SkyTeam | SKY Lounge |
| KLM | SkyTeam | SKY Lounge |
| Korean Air | SkyTeam | Austrian Business Lounges |
| Saudia | SkyTeam | VIENNA Lounge |
| Emirates | N/A | VIENNA Lounge or SKY Lounge |
| Azerbaijan Airlines | N/A | VIENNA Lounge |
| Etihad Airways | N/A | Austrian Business Lounges |
| El Al, Hainan Airlines | N/A | VIENNA Lounge |
| Ryanair, Wizz Air, Eurowings | N/A | Paid access at SKY or VIENNA Lounge |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy lounge access at Vienna Airport?
Yes. The VIENNA Lounge (from €55 for adults, and €30 for children) and SKY Lounge (from €44 for adults, and €26 for children) both sell online and walk-up access. The Austrian Business Lounges also offer paid access from €49 online or at reception.
Which lounges can I use with Priority Pass at VIE?
Priority Pass provides access to the VIENNA Lounge and the SKY Lounge. Access to Austrian Airlines lounges is not included.
Are there showers in the Vienna Airport lounges?
Yes. Showers are available in the VIENNA Lounge, SKY Lounge, and the Austrian Senator/HON Circle Lounges.
Is there a lounge for economy passengers at Vienna Airport?
Yes. Any passenger, regardless of airline or class of travel, can purchase access to the VIENNA Lounge, SKY Lounge, or Austrian Lounges (excluding Senator and HON Circle).
What are my lounge options for a Schengen flight (e.g., to Germany)?
Your options are all located before passport control: the VIENNA Lounge, the SKY Lounge, or the Austrian Schengen Lounges, depending on your eligibility.
What about for a non-Schengen flight (e.g., to the USA or UK)?
Before passport control, you can use the VIENNA Lounge or SKY Lounge. After passing through passport control to the D or G Gates, you can only access the Austrian Non-Schengen Lounges. Make sure to plan accordingly.
General Tips for Travelers & Special Amenities
Check Your Gate Zone First: The most critical tip for VIE. Your lounge access is determined by whether your gate is in the Schengen (B, C, F) or Non-Schengen (D, G) area.
Shuttle Service: A free shuttle bus operates between the C/D gates and the F/G gates, making it easier to use a lounge in a different pier, but always allow extra time.
Sleeping Pods: Vienna Airport offers Zzzleepandgo sleeping cabins.
Location: Terminal 3, Level 2.
Features: Pods include a bed, Wi-Fi, power/USB ports, and a multimedia system.
Cost: €9 per hour, with overnight rates starting from €48. Booking is available online or directly at the terminal.
Allow Connection Time: If connecting between Schengen and Non-Schengen flights, factor in sufficient time for passport control, which can be busy during peak hours.
Summing Up
Vienna International Airport provides an excellent and well-organised lounge system catering to a wide variety of travelers. By understanding the critical difference between the Schengen and Non-Schengen zones, you can easily identify the right lounge for your journey.
Whether you have access through a premium ticket, airline status, a lounge membership like Priority Pass, or simply wish to pay for entry, VIE has a comfortable space and convenient amenities waiting for you.
This guide was last updated: June 2025
