Vienna International Airport (Schwechat) – the largest airport in Austria – is situated 18 km southeast of Vienna and 57 km west of Bratislava, Slovakia. Because of its location in central Europe, it offers a wide network of flights. The Wien-Schwechat, like so many others, was originally built as a military airport in 1938. Today, it features three terminal buildings (1, 2, and 3) which are divided into different sections. Terminal 1 is used mainly by Air Berlin, Niki, and several other airlines belonging to the global alliances, such as Oneworld and SkyTeam. Terminal 1A is dedicated to low-cost carriers. Terminal 2 is currently closed, undergoing refurbishment. Terminal 3 is used by Austrian Airlines Group, Star Alliance, and many other airlines, including Emirates and El. There are 20 check-in counters at the airport. 70 airlines operate out of Vienna International Airport which handles over 22,7 million passengers every year. It also serves as the main hub for Austrian Airlines.
NH Vienna Airport hotel is located near the airport.




