Oct 6, 2014, 11:02 am
Last edit by: oliver2002
Current MCT in VIE
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DMOS/VIE/OS/17MAY22 VIE OS TO OS VIE-VIE FROM - TO D/D D/I I/D I/I CC FLTN-FLTR ORGN EQP TM CS-CC FLTN-FLTR DEST EQP TM CS HHMM HHMM HHMM HHMM OS 3500-3999 - ---- 0100 ---- ---- -OS 3500-3999 0100 ---- 0100 INV -OS 3501-3501 0050 ---- 0050 ---- -OS 0063-0063 PEK ---- ---- ---- 0900 -OS 0075-0075 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS -OS 0025 0025 0025 0025 OS 3500-3999 -OS 0100 0100 ---- INV OS -OS 3500-3999 ---- ---- 0100 ---- OS -OS 3501-3501 ---- ---- 0050 ---- OS -OS 0063-0063 PEK ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS -OS 0075-0075 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS 3500-3999 -OS 0001-0100 ---- 0120 ---- ---- OS 3500-3999 -OS 0857-0860 ---- 0120 ---- ---- OS 3500-3999 -OS 8003-8003 ---- 0120 ---- ---- OS 3500-3999 -OS 0093-0093 IAD ---- 0115 ---- ---- OS 3500-3999 -OS 0089-0089 EWR ---- 0115 ---- ---- OS BT-OS ---- ---- ---- 0030 OS EW-OS ---- ---- 0045 0045 OS KM-OS ---- ---- 0045 0050 OS LG-OS ---- ---- ---- 0030 OS OU-OS ---- ---- ---- 0030 OS BT-OS 0063-0063 PEK ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS BT-OS 0075-0075 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS EW-OS 0063-0063 PEK ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS EW-OS 0075-0075 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS KM-OS 0063-0063 PEK ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS KM-OS 0075-0075 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS LG-OS 0063-0063 PEK ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS LG-OS 0075-0075 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS OU-OS 0063-0063 PEK ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS OU-OS 0075-0075 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS EW-OS Y ---- ---- ---- 0045 -OS KM ---- 0045 ---- 0050 OS -OS AI ---- 0045 ---- 0045 OS -OS EW ---- 0045 ---- 0045 OS Y-OS EW ---- ---- ---- 0045 OS BT-OS EW ---- ---- ---- 0045 OS KM-OS EW ---- ---- ---- 0130 OS OU-OS EW ---- ---- ---- 0045 OS PS-OS EW ---- ---- ---- 0100 OS EW-OS KM ---- ---- ---- 0130 OS EW-OS PS ---- ---- ---- 0100
Connecting in Vienna [VIE]
Aug 23, 2017, 8:44 am
#451
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: VIE
Programs: SAS EBS / *A Silver, Hilton Diamond, Radisson VIP, IHG Platinum Ambassador
Posts: 3,770
I've got an OS flight coming up EWR-VIE-TLV.
From what I've read, with this being a non-Schengen to non-Schengen transfer and both flights in VIE gate G, I won't need to go through immigration.
But do I need to go through security control at any point in VIE, or is it just like a same-terminal domestic transfer in the US?
No worries on transfer time, just curious on the logistics.
From what I've read, with this being a non-Schengen to non-Schengen transfer and both flights in VIE gate G, I won't need to go through immigration.
But do I need to go through security control at any point in VIE, or is it just like a same-terminal domestic transfer in the US?
No worries on transfer time, just curious on the logistics.
Aug 23, 2017, 9:45 am
#452
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: UA 1MM, Marriot (via SPG) Lifetime Gold
Posts: 632
I've got an OS flight coming up EWR-VIE-TLV.
From what I've read, with this being a non-Schengen to non-Schengen transfer and both flights in VIE gate G, I won't need to go through immigration.
But do I need to go through security control at any point in VIE, or is it just like a same-terminal domestic transfer in the US?
No worries on transfer time, just curious on the logistics.
From what I've read, with this being a non-Schengen to non-Schengen transfer and both flights in VIE gate G, I won't need to go through immigration.
But do I need to go through security control at any point in VIE, or is it just like a same-terminal domestic transfer in the US?
No worries on transfer time, just curious on the logistics.
Aug 24, 2017, 10:23 am
#453
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 3
Aug 24, 2017, 2:25 pm
#454
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: VIE
Programs: SAS EBS / *A Silver, Hilton Diamond, Radisson VIP, IHG Platinum Ambassador
Posts: 3,770
Well, that's up to you. You should arrive to non-EU arrivals and you can either spend some time there or proceed directly through security to departures. Generally speaking, there is not much to do in Arrivals part of terminal, so I would proceed directly to security and Departures (there is plenty of shops and restaurants there and you can also purchase access to fairly decent lounge).
Aug 25, 2017, 12:27 pm
#455
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 338
G-gates, then there is normally no security, just get upstairs and quickly walk through as mtimmer experienced.
Aug 25, 2017, 1:05 pm
#456
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 3
I see how it works now after taking a closer look at the terminal map for gate G. Arrivals on level 2 with non-Schengen departures on level 3.
There may or may not be a security control to go up to the departure level, but once up there I'd be free to grab something to eat and then board the connecting flight to TLV without going through another checkpoint.
There may or may not be a security control to go up to the departure level, but once up there I'd be free to grab something to eat and then board the connecting flight to TLV without going through another checkpoint.
Aug 25, 2017, 2:55 pm
#457
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 2
Vienna transfer
Hi guys,
I also have a question. I'm arriving in Vienna from an EU non-Schengen country and going to a non-EU Schengen country.
I have separate tickets for the 2 flights, since they're made with different companies. The connection time between the flights is 55minutes. Will that be enough to go through all the formalities, assuming I only have hand luggage?
I would very much appreciate a quick answer.
Thanks a lot.
I also have a question. I'm arriving in Vienna from an EU non-Schengen country and going to a non-EU Schengen country.
I have separate tickets for the 2 flights, since they're made with different companies. The connection time between the flights is 55minutes. Will that be enough to go through all the formalities, assuming I only have hand luggage?
I would very much appreciate a quick answer.
Thanks a lot.
Aug 26, 2017, 12:24 pm
#458
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: VIE
Programs: SAS EBS / *A Silver, Hilton Diamond, Radisson VIP, IHG Platinum Ambassador
Posts: 3,770
You should be fine, if:
a) your flight arrives on-time
b) you already have BP for connecting flight
You will only need to clear security (or not, according to posts above yours), which is usually breeze. VIE is very efficient for connections.
a) your flight arrives on-time
b) you already have BP for connecting flight
You will only need to clear security (or not, according to posts above yours), which is usually breeze. VIE is very efficient for connections.
Sep 22, 2017, 5:07 pm
#460
Join Date: May 2012
Programs: UA
Posts: 1,098
Hi, I skimmed the thread and it looks like a 35 MCT for Schengen flights is possible however I have a LAX-VIE-DUS itinerary with the VIE-DUS flight OS153 35 minutes after LAX-VIE. Is this even remotely possible? The flight is already booked. Currently in economy, trying to change to business.
Sep 23, 2017, 12:44 pm
#461
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: VIE
Programs: M&M SEN
Posts: 442
thejaredhuang, VIE-DUS sees several daily flights, hence even if you missed your immediate connection, you'd be accommodated on the next flight. I'd try to seat close to the doors (1L) so you'd be out with the first bulk of people. You'll have to clear immigration before your onward flight to DUS.
Nov 3, 2017, 1:12 pm
#462
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 502
35 minute layover in Vienna?
Looking to take Malta Airlines - Malta to Vienna and then Austrian Airlines Vienna to LAX. The layover in Vienna is only 35 minutes and that worries me, since getting back to Los Angeles from Vienna won't be easy if we blow this.
Called Austrian Airlines and they claim the minimum turnaround time for Vienna airport is only 25 minutes,so we should be fine. they claim all immigration/security screening will be done on depart from the Malta airport.
Does such a short layover time for this international flight sound okay with you? Will our baggage most likely make it?
I'm tempted not to stress out and just go Lufthansa with a long layover in Germany
Called Austrian Airlines and they claim the minimum turnaround time for Vienna airport is only 25 minutes,so we should be fine. they claim all immigration/security screening will be done on depart from the Malta airport.
Does such a short layover time for this international flight sound okay with you? Will our baggage most likely make it?
I'm tempted not to stress out and just go Lufthansa with a long layover in Germany
Nov 3, 2017, 1:33 pm
#463
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: MD/DC
Programs: Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Marriott Titanium, TK Gold
Posts: 1,536
I've done shorter connection times in VIE, but on OS-OS flights - Domestic to International.
They waited for us at the exit of the plane of the first flight, whisked us in a special car to immigration and customs and drove us directly to the new flight plane. We ended up being the first ones to board the plane.
I was very impressed with the efficiency of the operations and just wished I listened to the driver telling us to leave all the carry on in the car (and thus would have made the security check past immigration and customs much easier).
The assumption of course that it is all on ONE ticket.
They waited for us at the exit of the plane of the first flight, whisked us in a special car to immigration and customs and drove us directly to the new flight plane. We ended up being the first ones to board the plane.
I was very impressed with the efficiency of the operations and just wished I listened to the driver telling us to leave all the carry on in the car (and thus would have made the security check past immigration and customs much easier).
The assumption of course that it is all on ONE ticket.
Nov 4, 2017, 8:36 pm
#464
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NYC (Primarily EWR)
Programs: UA 1K / *G, Marriott Bonvoy Gold; Avis PC
Posts: 9,005
I didn't think this would be an issue, but now that I see an FT thread on it, I may as well ask 
I have 1h15m to make a connection from WAW-VIE (on OS), which I believe is a Schengen flight, to VIE-CMB (non-Schengen), also on OS. Any chances we get held up at security? We arrive in VIE at 4:35 PM and depart at 5:50 PM.
I have 1h15m to make a connection from WAW-VIE (on OS), which I believe is a Schengen flight, to VIE-CMB (non-Schengen), also on OS. Any chances we get held up at security? We arrive in VIE at 4:35 PM and depart at 5:50 PM.
Nov 4, 2017, 10:27 pm
#465
Join Date: Jun 2008
Programs: TK*G (E+), IHG Plat Ambassador
Posts: 7,884
I didn't think this would be an issue, but now that I see an FT thread on it, I may as well ask I have 1h15m to make a connection from WAW-VIE (on OS), which I believe is a Schengen flight, to VIE-CMB (non-Schengen), also on OS. Any chances we get held up at security? We arrive in VIE at 4:35 PM and depart at 5:50 PM.
I have 1h15m to make a connection from WAW-VIE (on OS), which I believe is a Schengen flight, to VIE-CMB (non-Schengen), also on OS. Any chances we get held up at security? We arrive in VIE at 4:35 PM and depart at 5:50 PM.- just follow signs to G gates (this might require backtracking via Duty Free shops - don't be confused - this is how they designed the new terminal - to give you an opportunity to shop - of course for your convenience
)- go upstairs
- clear Immigration
- go to gate - you are done
Lounges are behind Immigration. As 1K you should be directed to the Senator lounge.