Viennaairport - Current Information

Current Information

18/11/2021 | Current

Current information on flight operations

Check-in currently takes place for all departures in Terminals 1 and 3. A FFP2 mask requirement applies throughout the terminal for passengers and employees. All operationally necessary and operation-maintaining departments are staffed and accessible around the clock, and the entire grounds and terminal buildings are monitored and controlled by security personnel.

At Vienna Airport and on board of airplanes, the same regulations apply as for public transportation, such as train or bus (FFP2 mask requirement and, depending on the entry regulations of the destination country, corresponding proof of vaccination, convalescence and/or testing). Whether someone is allowed to leave their residence for travel is determined by the current COVID-19 regulations of the Ministry of Health or the federal states. Checks in this regard at the airport are the responsibility of the authorities.

INFORMATION ON ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

As of November 22, 2021, persons entering Austria must provide proof of 2.5G (vaccinated, recovered or PCR-tested). When entering from safe countries, the PCR test can be made up within 24 hours, when entering from all other countries, a valid 2.5G proof is required directly upon entry. The list of these countries currently includes Andorra, Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Principality of Liechtenstein, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Qatar, Macau, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, South Korea, Taiwan, Czech Republic, Hungary, Uruguay, Vatican City, Vietnam, Cyprus, Kuwait and Rwanda.

Passengers can find all information on entry requirements here or here.

Entry regulations of foreign countries

Several countries have tightened entry regulations for travellers from Austria and in some cases have closed airports to international flights. More information on entry regulations and travel warnings can be found at the website of the Foreign Ministry (hotline +43 1 90115 4411). Austrians abroad are encouraged to register online.

Coronavirus PCR Tests can now be carried out directly at vienna airport

Vienna Airport offers passengers the possibility to undergo molecular-biological COVID-19 testing (PCR test) directly on site at the airport after arriving in Austria. All informations can be found at www.viennaairport.com/pcrtest.

PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Vienna Airport works closely with the Austrian health authorities on an ongoing basis.

Check-in, boarding and information desks are equipped with protection, distance markings are placed on the boarding areas and hand disinfection stands are set up. Passengers will be informed about these measures on site via announcements and information monitors in the terminal.

Vienna Airport is also carrying out increased cleaning activities throughout the airport. Handrails, door handles and sanitary facilities are cleaned more frequently, also filters in ventilation systems are changed more frequently. FFP2-masks are required throughout the terminal for passengers and employees. People with afflictions can contact employees of Vienna Airport at any time.

IMPORTANT NOTES

For medical questions and symptoms, please call the health number 1450. For general questions about coronavirus, the hotline 0800 555 621 (from abroad +43 1 3860 555) is available. Further information on the coronavirus can be found on the homepage of the Ministry of Health or the AGES. Please note that this information is the current status. As it is not foreseeable how the situation will develop in the next days and weeks, changes may occur at short notice.