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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]
#631
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Visa, Health & Passport: SummaryNo, The travel documents held are not sufficient for the traveler's journey, or they may need additional documents as follows: Portugal - Destination PassportPassport required. Document validity rules:Passports and other documents accepted for entry must be valid for a minimum of 3 months beyond the period of intended stay. Entry and Transit restrictions apply:Passengers are not allowed to enter. This does not apply to family members of nationals of Portugal. This does not apply to family members of nationals of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. This does not apply to passengers with a long term visa issued by Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain or Sweden, returning via Portugal to their country of residence. The following regulations apply to children/minors:Nationals of Portugal and residents younger than 18 years leaving Portugal, unaccompanied by their father, mother or legal guardian need a travel authorization. This travel authorization must be signed by one of the parents or legal guardian and confirmed by a notary, lawyer or solicitor. This travel authorization is also required when minors are accompanied by a person other than their father, mother or legal guardian. In such cases the travel authorization must also clearly show the name of the accompanying person. The travel authorization required for leaving Portugal is not mandatory to enter, although, that same authorization used on departure may be consider to prove the assumption of responsibility over the minors Important:Passengers entering or transiting through Portugal must have: - a negative COVID-19 rapid antigen test taken at most 48 hours before departure from the first embarkation point; or - a negative COVID-19 NAAT, PCR or RT-PCR test taken at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point; or - an EU Digital Covid Certif�cate (EU DCC). This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years. This does not apply to passengers traveling on a direct flight to Azores or Madeira. Passengers traveling on a direct flight to Azores without a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test based on nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal swab and taken at most 72 hours before departure, are subject to a test upon arrival. This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years. This does not apply to passengers with an EU Digital Covid Certif�cate (EU DCC). Passengers traveling on a direct flight to Madeira without a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result of a test taken at most 72 hours before departure are subject to an RT-PCR test upon arrival and quarantine. This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years. This does not apply to passengers with a COVID-19 recovery certificate issued at most 90 days before arrival. This does not apply to passengers with an EU Digital Covid Certif�cate (EU DCC). Passengers traveling to Azores must: - complete a "Health Form upon arrival at the Azores" and a "Draft statement for inter-island travel" upon arrival; or - submit a "Questionnaire for Risk Assessment and Early Detection" before departure at https://mysafeazores.com/ . Passengers traveling to Madeira must complete an epidemiological survey before departure at https://madeirasafe.com . This will generate a QR code which must be presented upon arrival. Passengers must complete an electronic "Passenger Locator Card (PLCe)" and present it upon boarding. The form can be found at https://portugalcleanandsafe.pt/en/passenger-locator-card This does not apply to passengers traveling on a direct flight to Azores or Madeira. Passengers could be subject to quarantine for 14 days. This does not apply to passengers with an EU Digital Covid Certif�cate (EU DCC). This does not apply to passengers arriving from the United Kingdom with a COVID-19 vaccination certificate issued in the United Kingdom showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival. Vaccines accepted are AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), Janssen, Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech. Passengers are subject to medical screening. Passports and/or passport replacing documents issued more than 10 years prior to date of travel are not accepted. Portugal - Destination VisaVisa required. The following are exempt from holding a visa:Passengers with a British passport for a maximum stay of 90 days. The maximum stay is granted within 180 days. Important:Visitors not holding return/onward tickets could be refused entry. Portugal - Destination HealthVaccinations not required. Austria - Transit HealthVaccinations not required.
#632
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: London, UK
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However at least I'll be able to use the outbound antigen test for Portugal, as my inbound test for the UK as long as I time it right.
#633
That was my read of everything too. However it's not for three weeks yet, and I'm sure the rules will change for at least one of the three countries by then!
However at least I'll be able to use the outbound antigen test for Portugal, as my inbound test for the UK as long as I time it right.
However at least I'll be able to use the outbound antigen test for Portugal, as my inbound test for the UK as long as I time it right.
#634
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Location: London, UK
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#635
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: YEG
Programs: Table scraps from Aeroplan and AmEx Plat
Posts: 901
I did a 45 minute connection at VIE from FRA (going to VAR) back in 2019, and while it was kind of tight, I made it okay. I was by myself and travelling very light.
I am now looking at a CDG - VIE - VAR (same Schengen - Schengen - Non-Schengen but in the age of Covid). Austrian are selling it with a 30-minute connection. This time it's two adults and 2 small children. A few questions:
1. Where would our covid-related admissibility at final destination be determined? At CDG?
2. Any way to avoid getting stuck in line at passport control exiting the Schengen area? I recall there were upstairs and downstairs border agents, and running down the stairs where the line was a lot shorter.
3. I cannot remember if I had to go through security after passport control. If we stay airside/transit area (if possible), would we have to go through security again?
4. Would checking our hand luggage at CDG be an option at no cost (fare doesn't include checked luggage). Would a check-in agent be open to a request (there have been times when they asked me if I wanted to) so that 1) it's easier to move quickly to make the tight connection and 2) if we are last to walk on the plane in VIE there may not be overhead space.
Thanks in advance!
I am now looking at a CDG - VIE - VAR (same Schengen - Schengen - Non-Schengen but in the age of Covid). Austrian are selling it with a 30-minute connection. This time it's two adults and 2 small children. A few questions:
1. Where would our covid-related admissibility at final destination be determined? At CDG?
2. Any way to avoid getting stuck in line at passport control exiting the Schengen area? I recall there were upstairs and downstairs border agents, and running down the stairs where the line was a lot shorter.
3. I cannot remember if I had to go through security after passport control. If we stay airside/transit area (if possible), would we have to go through security again?
4. Would checking our hand luggage at CDG be an option at no cost (fare doesn't include checked luggage). Would a check-in agent be open to a request (there have been times when they asked me if I wanted to) so that 1) it's easier to move quickly to make the tight connection and 2) if we are last to walk on the plane in VIE there may not be overhead space.
Thanks in advance!
Last edited by bambinomartino; Sep 27, 2021 at 1:27 pm
#636
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Melbourne, Florida, USA
Posts: 2,983
I traveled Non Schengen to Non Schengen through Vienna in July, but I entered Schengen to visit the lounge. Coming out of Schengen, there was no security check and there were open automated gates for passport control. Hth
#637
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Does Austrian allow overnight connecting checked luggage?
That is, if I arrive at VIE on day 1 and my next flight leaves on day 2, do I need to retrieve my luggage or can I leave it checked in?
That is, if I arrive at VIE on day 1 and my next flight leaves on day 2, do I need to retrieve my luggage or can I leave it checked in?
#638
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: HAG
Programs: Der 5* FTL
Posts: 8,061
I did a 45 minute connection at VIE from FRA (going to VAR) back in 2019, and while it was kind of tight, I made it okay. I was by myself and travelling very light.
I am now looking at a CDG - VIE - VAR (same Schengen - Schengen - Non-Schengen but in the age of Covid). Austrian are selling it with a 30-minute connection. This time it's two adults and 2 small children. A few questions:
1. Where would our covid-related admissibility at final destination be determined? At CDG?
2. Any way to avoid getting stuck in line at passport control exiting the Schengen area? I recall there were upstairs and downstairs border agents, and running down the stairs where the line was a lot shorter.
3. I cannot remember if I had to go through security after passport control. If we stay airside/transit area (if possible), would we have to go through security again?
4. Would checking our hand luggage at CDG be an option at no cost (fare doesn't include checked luggage). Would a check-in agent be open to a request (there have been times when they asked me if I wanted to) so that 1) it's easier to move quickly to make the tight connection and 2) if we are last to walk on the plane in VIE there may not be overhead space.
Thanks in advance!
I am now looking at a CDG - VIE - VAR (same Schengen - Schengen - Non-Schengen but in the age of Covid). Austrian are selling it with a 30-minute connection. This time it's two adults and 2 small children. A few questions:
1. Where would our covid-related admissibility at final destination be determined? At CDG?
2. Any way to avoid getting stuck in line at passport control exiting the Schengen area? I recall there were upstairs and downstairs border agents, and running down the stairs where the line was a lot shorter.
3. I cannot remember if I had to go through security after passport control. If we stay airside/transit area (if possible), would we have to go through security again?
4. Would checking our hand luggage at CDG be an option at no cost (fare doesn't include checked luggage). Would a check-in agent be open to a request (there have been times when they asked me if I wanted to) so that 1) it's easier to move quickly to make the tight connection and 2) if we are last to walk on the plane in VIE there may not be overhead space.
Thanks in advance!
It's impossible to predict whether gate check would be possible.
Yes, it is possible to leave a checked bag overnight. I've done so in the past, forcing an overnight transfer so I can go see friends in Bratislava.
#639
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I saw on the Austrian check-in info page that "For flights to the USA, bags can only be checked 24 hours before departure."
While my connection at VIE is less than 24 hours, my ARN-VIE flight leaves more than 24 hours before my VIE-EWR flight, so I'm not sure how that will work.
In worst case I can retrieve my bags and put them in storage until I can do late night check-in. I'm staying at the NH hotel by the terminal, so it'll be easy to go over to the terminal and handle the bag check-in the night before. Or ask the hotel if I can drop the bags there until their checkin opens (I arrive at VIE at 11:00 and the hotel checkin opens at 15:00)
#640
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: YEG
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The automated gates are a game changer! Does it matter what passport you are travelling on? Hope Canadian passports are okay (no exit stamp?).
#642
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: YEG
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Dang. I have an EU passport, but the rest of the party doesn't.
Any ideas how to approach the line at passport control if time is very short? Would there be someone, other than the ppl in line, to plead with to let us cut in? From what I recall, EU passport holder only lines accept others, so long as one in the party holds a EU passport. But then, often times that line is longer than "All passports".
Any ideas how to approach the line at passport control if time is very short? Would there be someone, other than the ppl in line, to plead with to let us cut in? From what I recall, EU passport holder only lines accept others, so long as one in the party holds a EU passport. But then, often times that line is longer than "All passports".
Last edited by bambinomartino; Sep 28, 2021 at 7:36 pm
#643
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Join Date: Aug 2014
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I am contemplating a connection at VIE on separate tickets and alliances, ticket one USA-LHR-VIE, ticket two VIE- ATH. The connection time at VIE is 2 hours and 20 minutes
1. Is this sufficient time? If I don't have a bag, do I need to exit into the country and re-enter, or can I just walk to the gate? Can I get the boarding pass at the gate, if I haven't done electronic check-in? If I need to exit and re-enter, is this sufficient time? Will be on an EU passport and should be able to use e-gates.
2. I assume no Covid test is needed for transiting? Does it apply to separate tickets transit? I am fully vaccinated.
1. Is this sufficient time? If I don't have a bag, do I need to exit into the country and re-enter, or can I just walk to the gate? Can I get the boarding pass at the gate, if I haven't done electronic check-in? If I need to exit and re-enter, is this sufficient time? Will be on an EU passport and should be able to use e-gates.
2. I assume no Covid test is needed for transiting? Does it apply to separate tickets transit? I am fully vaccinated.
#644
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: CDG
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Posts: 3,726
You should be fine as long as there's no significant (90+ minutes) delay to your inbound flight. You can go directly to the gate, and the path will take you through passport control since you're entering Schengen at VIE. Regarding check-in, you might be able to visit a transfer desk without having to go out into the check-in area to get your boarding pass, but you didn't tell us which airline you'll be flying VIE-ATH. Is there any particular reason why you wouldn't be able to check in online in advance? It would make the connection less stressful, especially if you have no checked luggage.
As for COVID, no test is required, but the passport control officer may ask you for proof of vaccination before letting you into Schengen.
As for COVID, no test is required, but the passport control officer may ask you for proof of vaccination before letting you into Schengen.
#645
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: BG
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I have a ticket from VAR to BKK (via Vienna on Austrian) with a 30 minute connection. I'll be with my wife and 2 kids (aged 9 and 12). I realise it's within MCT but as both VAR-VIE and VIE-BKK are once a day, there aren't any better options available departing from VAR and the price is good.
I'll do the best to make it, but given that there's a reasonable chance i'll miss the connection, what's the best way to prepare for the worst?
1. There is a direct flight on eva air 1 hour later from VIE-BKK or an indirect Turkish airlines connection 2 hours later. Would I have a chance on being reticketed on either of these?
2. Accept a 24 hour delay and enjoy a day in Vienna....would Austrian be ok with this and put us up in a hotel?
Finally, in such a situation does the EU compensation apply if we arrive over 4 hours late in BKK?
I'll do the best to make it, but given that there's a reasonable chance i'll miss the connection, what's the best way to prepare for the worst?
1. There is a direct flight on eva air 1 hour later from VIE-BKK or an indirect Turkish airlines connection 2 hours later. Would I have a chance on being reticketed on either of these?
2. Accept a 24 hour delay and enjoy a day in Vienna....would Austrian be ok with this and put us up in a hotel?
Finally, in such a situation does the EU compensation apply if we arrive over 4 hours late in BKK?