Vienna International Airport (VIE) is Austria's largest and busiest airport, the main hub of Austrian Airlines and the country's principal gateway to Europe and beyond. During morning departure waves and holiday peaks, the wait at the security checkpoint can build up. Fast Track — access to a priority security lane — lets you clear that bottleneck in a few minutes, with exactly the same screening as the standard queue. It's the simplest way to start a trip calmly, whether you fly often for work or are heading off on holiday with the family.
How Fast Track works at Vienna Airport
Fast Track at Vienna is access to a dedicated security lane, separate from the general queue. The screening itself is identical — bag scanner, walk-through detector — only the waiting time changes. You book online, choose your date, and receive a QR voucher by email to show at the entrance of the priority lane. There is nothing to print: the voucher lives on your phone.
At Vienna, access starts from €11 per person. The exact price and availability are shown live for your date and time slot when you book.
Where to use the priority lane
Vienna International Airport sits in Schwechat, southeast of the city, and handles the bulk of Austria's international traffic. The priority lane is located at the security checkpoint; present the QR voucher shown on your booking and follow the signs to your departure gate.
Check your gate and pier on your boarding pass before you travel, and arrive with your usual margin: Fast Track reduces the wait at security, not the time needed for check-in or bag drop.
How much time you save
At the morning peak and in high season, the standard queue at VIE can grow long. With the priority lane, security typically drops to just a few minutes. The gain is greatest on the busiest days — early departures, weekends and school holidays — when the general line is at its longest. We avoid quoting fixed wait times because they vary by day and hour; the point of Fast Track is to make the wait predictable.
VIP lounges at Vienna
Beyond the priority lane, Vienna offers VIP lounges you can book independently of your airline or ticket class: a quiet space, wi-fi, drinks and food before your flight. It's the natural companion to Fast Track — turning idle waiting into useful time. Many travellers pair the two: skip the queue with Fast Track, then relax in the lounge until boarding. Available lounges and their prices appear alongside the other services when you book.
Meet & Greet and VIP assistance
For a fully guided experience, Vienna also offers Meet & Greet (VIP assistance): a dedicated host welcomes you, helps with formalities and accompanies you through the airport, including the priority lane. It's ideal for families, first-time visitors, tight connections or anyone who simply wants a smoother, more relaxed passage. Availability and prices are shown at booking.
Tips for your trip through VIE
- Book ahead: priority slots are limited at peak times.
- Keep your QR voucher available offline (a screenshot): airport networks can be congested.
- Check your gate and pier on your boarding pass — Vienna's piers can involve a walk.
- Fast Track doesn't waive security rules: liquids and electronics are presented just as in the standard lane.
Travelling elsewhere in Europe? See also our guides to Venice (VCE), Rome-Fiumicino (FCO) and Warsaw (WAW), or read how Fast Track works in general.