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Vienna Airport focus on Southern Asia

Vienna Airport focus on Southern Asia

Bringing the world to Austria, one boarding pass at a time

Vienna International Airport (VIE) is working earnestly to ensure that Austria is the best ‘accidental vacation’ that people never planned for. The airport saw an increase in passenger count with a whopping 31.7 million people traveling through it in 2024, that is a 7.4% increase from last year. That figure warrants growth in the region's economic opportunities, so the airport is broadening its routes, particularly to Southern Asia.

This means more long-haul options, new connections, and even bigger excuses to "accidentally" miss your return flight home because Vienna was just too good to leave.

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More Flights, More Destinations, More Reasons to Pack

Some of the newest flight additions include:

Hainan Airlines is making China-Vienna trips even easier, with Shenzhen (SZX) back in action and Chengdu (CTU) now a three-times-weekly option. More pandas, more dumplings, more reasons to go.
ANA (All Nippon Airways) has resumed year-round service to Tokyo (NRT)—because why fly near Japan when you can fly direct?
Scoot, the budget-friendly sidekick of Singapore Airlines, is launching a three-times-weekly route to Singapore (SIN) in June 2025. If you ever wanted to hop from schnitzel to satay in record time, this is your chance.

And it’s not just Asia getting the love. The Middle East and Europe are also seeing some serious upgrades:

SKY Express launched a four-times-weekly Athens (ATH) service—because nothing says "vacation goals" like deciding between Greek islands or Austrian Alps.
Air Arabia now flies to Sharjah (SHJ) four times a week, proving that "weekend escape" can mean a whole new continent.
EasyJet is launching a daily Milan (MXP) route in March 2025, because fashion and espresso emergencies should never be delayed.

More Space, Fewer Security Line Jitters

To keep up with the growing crowds, Vienna Airport is dropping €420 million (roughly $428 million) on a South Terminal expansion set to open in 2027. Expect:

✅ Faster security screening (so you can spend more time shopping and less time awkwardly hopping on one foot to remove your shoes).
✅ Larger waiting areas, because somebody is always hogging the charging station.
✅ Better amenities, meaning more options for that pre-flight pretzel and last-minute souvenir panic buy.

Where Vienna Wants to Fly Next

Vienna is dreaming big, and there are still plenty of unserved routes waiting to be filled. The airport has its sights on destinations like:

North America: Miami (MIA), San Francisco (SFO)
Asia-Pacific: Hanoi (HAN), Mumbai (BOM), Hong Kong (HKG), Phuket (HKT)
South America: São Paulo (GRU)
Middle East & Africa: Muscat (MCT), Nairobi (NBO)
Europe: Bergen (BGO), Gdansk (GDN), Toulouse (TLS), Bordeaux (BOD)

Translation? If you’ve been dreaming about one of these destinations, start hoping your favourite airline takes the hint.

The Future Is Looking Bright (and Full of Boarding Passes)

Vienna International Airport expects another successful year in 2025 fueled by a broadening flight network, unprecedented increase in passenger numbers, and substantial infrastructure investment. Passengers can expect a lot from Vienna, and whether they are flying in, out or “unfortunately” missing their flight, it is clear that the city is aiming to improve the experience of everyone partaking in its tourism.