Vienna's Schewechat International Airport is the country's hub for air transport. Major airlines from all over Europe, East Asia, the Americas, the Middle East, Australia, and some African carriers service the airport. It serves more than 12 million passengers annually.

Upon arrival, passengers may avail of its many services for leisure and convenience. Its key services include, Wireless Local Area Network connectivity, a VIP and Business centre for the busy, top-notched executive, comfortable waiting lounges, and luggage services. You can also avail of mail and telephone services for easy communication with your loved ones back home.

Exchanging your British Pounds to Austria's currency, the Euro is also easy. There are banks and Bureaux de change within the terminal that sells Euros.

If you are just waiting for a connecting flight or just arrived hungry, Vienna International also has a number of good restaurant, cafes and bars that have an appetizing menu of both traditional Austrian food and international cuisine. You can likewise buy some duty free products and souvenirs in the airport's beautiful shops and stores.

In case of emergency, there is also a medical facility and pharmacy that can serve your healthcare requirements. The airport is also disabled and handicapped friendly. Going around on wheelchairs is never a problem.

Due to the dangers of terrorist attacks, the airport authorities have put in place stringent security measures to ensure your safety and a pleasant trip back home.

Information desks are also scattered around the airport terminals. For easy access to information you may also call them at (0) 1 7007 22886.

If you are keen into expanding your business, the airport is also offering advertisement spaces to help expand your clientele or consumer base. This is particularly enticing because of the high passenger traffic that will surely lead to greater business exposure and a hefty profit.

For the high-class business traveler, Schewechat also has a business aircraft charter service to bring you to your intended destination in luxury, quick and easy.

Schewechat is approximately 16 kilometers southeast of the city centre. The airport is connected to the city by the A4 motorway, which is signposted so getting to Vienna from Schewechat is not a problem. In case there is heavy traffic, the B9 road may be taken as alternative.

Several car hire companies are available from the front of the airport.

Overhead trains from the city also serve the airport for easy transport to and from the airport. Vienna is just 25 minutes away by train. There are also buses that can even go as far as Bratislava, in the neighboring Slovak Republic.

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