Viennaairport - Current Information

Current Information

28/12/2020 | Current

Current information on flight operations

Since 19 March 2020 all handling activities at Vienna Airport have been temporarily concentrated in Terminal 3 because of the reduced number of flights, protective face masks must be worn throughout the terminal (starting 7.11. face shields are prohibited). Access from Car Park 3 to the pharmacy and Terminal 3 will remain possible. All operationally necessary and operational departments will continue to be manned and accessible around the clock. The entire site and terminal buildings will be monitored and controlled by security personnel.

INFORMATION ON ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

As of January 15, persons entering Austria (also applies to Austrian citizens) must register online in advance. Upon entry, a confirmation of registration (electronic or printed) must be presented ( Link). In addition, travelers must be in quarantine for ten days and may be released after five days. Travelers from Australia, Finland, Greece, Iceland, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, South Korea and the Vatican are exempt from the quarantine requirement. With a negative Corona test, entry is possible for commuters, unforeseen reasons in the family circle, the use of necessary medical services and certain professional travelers such as caregivers. A landing ban is in effect for flights from the United Kingdom and South Africa until January 24, 2021, for the time being.

Passengers can find all information on entry requirements 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.

Prior to departure, travelers to Greece must duly register on the website of the Greek authorities https://travel.gov.gr/#/ and present the QR code received at check-in or boarding, as well as duly complete the Passenger Locator forms issued by the airline.

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. Body temperature of all arriving passengers will be measured by health authorities at the airport.

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. In case of bus boarding, the number of passengers per bus will be limited in order to ensure that a sufficient safety distance is maintained.

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. Protective 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.

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