Terminal 1

Older Schengen-side terminal between 1A and 3

Terminal 1 at Vienna (codes 1, 1A, 3 in use airport-wide) sits between the low-cost 1A satellite and the big Terminal 3 complex, and mainly handles Schengen flights for oneworld and non-Star carriers like British Airways, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada (Schengen connections), and Air China check-in for some routes. The building feels older than T3, with lower ceilings and shorter walking distances from check-in to the gates.

Layout and getting through security

From the Terminal 1 entrance to the Schengen security filters, you walk roughly 3–5 minutes past check-in rows used by airlines including British Airways and Aegean Airlines. Security lines here usually move faster than in Terminal 3, but weekday morning banks for 07:00–09:00 departures can still mean 20–30 minutes in the queue. Gates are a short walk after security, so a 60-minute connection inside Schengen is generally workable if your inbound is on time.

Airlines and connections

British Airways check-in desks in Terminal 1 usually open around 2 hours before flights to London, while Aegean Airlines counters tend to open closer to 2.5 hours for Athens departures. Air Canada and Air China often use Terminal 1 for check-in when passengers connect onward within the Schengen area, even if the long-haul sector is out of Terminal 3, so double-check your departure terminal code (1 vs 3) on your boarding pass. If you land in Terminal 3 and connect out of Terminal 1 inside Schengen, allow at least 30 minutes for the walk and wayfinding.

VIENNA Lounge in Terminal 1

The VIENNA Lounge that serves Terminal 1 Schengen passengers sits airside past security and is used by airlines like British Airways and Aegean Airlines for status and business-class passengers. It typically opens early in the morning, around the first wave of departures near 05:00–06:00, and runs through the evening bank. Expect basic hot snacks, self-serve drinks, and work tables rather than the larger spread you might find in some Star Alliance lounges over in Terminal 3.

Shopping: Capi, Watch & Sunglasses, Longchamp, Senses of Austria

Right after security, Terminal 1 funnels you toward several small shops, including Capi, Watch & Sunglasses, Longchamp, and Senses of Austria. Capi leans into electronics and last-minute cables or headphones, often at typical airport markups, so a basic pair of wired earphones can run well above 20–30 EUR. Watch & Sunglasses carries mid-range brands at duty free pricing, while Longchamp stocks classic bags that regularly sit in the 100–200 EUR bracket.

Food and gifts before your gate

Senses of Austria, also airside in Terminal 1, focuses on local products like Manner wafers, Mozartkugeln, and regional spirits, with many gift tins in the 5–15 EUR range. The same space usually has some grab-and-go snacks and bottled drinks, so you can pick up water or a soft drink before heading to a bus gate. Compared with Terminal 3, the food footprint here is smaller, so do not expect a long list of sit-down restaurants.

Practical tip for Terminal 1

If your itinerary mixes carriers like Air Canada or Air China with an Aegean or British Airways connection, confirm your departure terminal code (1, 1A, or 3) at least the day before and again on the departures board on arrival; a wrong turn toward Terminal 3 can easily add 10–15 minutes of backtracking to your walk at Vienna.