Gate-side shopping in Terminal 3: this is the main duty free
Heinemann Duty Free in Terminal 3 sits right after security, so you walk through it on the way to most F and G gates. This is the big liquor, perfume, and chocolate stop at VIE, with shelves stacked high with Austrian brands like Manner and Mozartkugeln plus the usual global labels. Prices run typical EU duty-free: spirits often a bit cheaper than city supermarkets, cosmetics closer to downtown retail.
Opening hours generally track the main departure bank, roughly early morning to late evening, so you can usually shop before a 06:00 departure or a 21:00 flight. Expect the standard tobacco wall, a long cosmetics section with brands like Dior and Estée Lauder, and rows of spirits from 0.5L minis to 1L bottles. Snack shelf space skews heavily to Milka and Lindt, with multi-packs geared to carry-on bags.
Staff handle VAT rules and duty-free limits for both EU and non-EU flights; check the small print at the till if you’re connecting within Schengen. Liquor gift packs and oversized Toblerone bars sit close to the central aisle, making quick grab-and-go plausible even on a 30‑minute dash to boarding. Expect the usual impulse add-ons at checkout, including travel-sized skincare under €10 and last-minute chargers or cables.
Tip: If you want local sweets like Manner or Mozartkugeln as gifts, buy here in Terminal 3 rather than waiting for a smaller shop near a remote gate, where stock can be patchier and prices sometimes a euro or two higher per box.