New Terminal 3 Experience

Vienna Airport is a high-flying hub that lies right in the heart of Europe, an important bridge connecting east and west, and a gateway to the world. Some 30 million passengers per year take off or touch down in Vienna, enjoying our convenient infrastructure and extensive range of services on offer—for which we have been awarded the Skytrax 4-Star rating.

For years, we have implemented a dedicated growth strategy in order to offer our guests an even higher level of service and a truly unforgettable travel experience and have invested €420 million to achieve this goal. With the expansion of Terminal 3 planned for 2027, Vienna Airport is creating a future-oriented ambience with 70,000 m² across 3 levels, a new central security checkpoint, an additional 18 gates, a host of comfortable lounges and, above all, a spacious and experience-focused shopping and restaurant offering on approximately 10,000 m² of floor space.

Dreaming together: A manifesto for a new chapter in Viennese hospitality

Our vision is to create a one-of-a-kind airport experience. To get there, we are re-envisioning the concept of a stay by conveying to our passengers the most important aspects of our cultural heritage: Viennese warmth and proximity to nature, our tradition in the arts and culture, as well our history, joie de vivre and cosiness therefore shine through in dazzling green and gold across the entire Vienna Airport.

The architecture and experience design are based on the “Golden Heritage” leitmotif, a tribute to Vienna’s heritage. Our overall design concept unites the elegance of golden elements with the timeless charm of aged copper and the greenery of historic parks. Gold accents, decorative embellishments, bold patterns and eye-catching typography in the style of Viennese Art Nouveau create a sophisticated and luxurious atmosphere in the new terminal landscape. Lush green surfaces and organic accoutrements in turn ground us in Mother Nature and simultaneously convey a sense of calm and liveliness. The result: At Vienna Airport, our guests can see, taste and feel the Viennese way of life and experience natural warmth and golden traditions from the beginning to the end of their journey.

Hosting a unforgettable Viennese experience

Retail space at Vienna Airport is particularly sought after thanks to its potential for high traffic. With extensive transit areas and a diverse centre mix, we already offer a wealth of opportunities for retail and F&B. With the expansion of Terminal 3, we are increasing the retail and gastronomy space at Vienna Airport by 50% to a total of 30,000 m². The new space focuses on international and national luxury and premium brands in 30 outlets on 10,000 m². The experience planes range from luxury to state-of-the-art retail and the finest Austrian food experience to a food court that accommodates every taste.

Optimal transfers and stays steeped in relaxation

In the future, guests will be able to access the new terminal building right after progressing through the Terminal 3 check-in area. The new building will also create a convenient transfer hub for transit guests between Gates C, D, F and G. The expansion of Terminal 3 will also create a total of 18 additional bus gates—ten for Schengen and eight for non-Schengen departures. New and exclusive lounges with a total area of approximately 6,000 m² will also be available to ensure maximum relaxation.

Sustainable Growth

The construction phase of the south terminal extension is progressing rapidly, despite the complex conditions posed by ongoing flight operations. Vienna Airport is turning to innovative building technology and sustainable solutions such as energy-efficient thermal insulation and solar power. Thanks to a high degree of expertise in digitalization and BIM (Building Information Modelling) regarding planning and project management, we can effectively monitor schedules and budgets, and ensure that they are consistently met. The result is a future-proof new Terminal 3 Experience that exceeds the highest sustainability standards.