More and more passengers

Major airport project continues to make progress

Bus gates F61-67 are currently necessary for the summer peak period until the new terminal opens.(Bild: zVg)

The expansion of Terminal 3 South is in full swing, new bus gates are also on the way

Just over 3 million passengers took off from Vienna-Schwechat in July 2024 alone - a new passenger record in the 70-year history of Vienna Airport. On July 26, 2024, the airport even set a new record with 115,989 passengers.

With around 30 million passengers per year, it is also immensely important for the congress, business and tourism metropolis of Vienna. With major investment projects such as the southern extension of Terminal 3 and a new hotel, the course is being set for future growth. "With the construction of the southern extension, 18 new, very attractive bus gates are currently being built", says Günther Ofner, Member of the Management Board of Flughafen Wien AG. Bus gates F61-67 are currently required for the summer peak period until the opening of the new terminal.

The new bus gates will soon be playing their part(Bild: Flughafen Wien)

In addition, new shopping and catering facilities with Austrian and international brands as well as new lounge areas and lounges are being built on 70,000 square meters. A new security checkpoint is also planned.

In total, the employer of 23,000 people is investing an impressive 420 million euros in the expansion, which will also connect the existing Terminal 3 with the older Terminal 2. Work has been underway at full speed since September 2023. Everything should be ready by the beginning of 2027.