Vienna Airport is implementing the southern expansion of the terminal. Numerous shopping and dining areas, expanded lounge areas and new lounges are being built on an area of 70.000 m².
With the groundbreaking ceremony for the southern terminal expansion – represented by Mag. Johanna Mikl, Dr. Michael Ludwig and the board directors Mag. Julian Jäger and Dr. Günther Ofner – Vienna Airport was able to give the starting signal for the expansion of the airport. The expansion will create new, modern shopping and dining areas, expanded lounge areas and new lounges on an area of 70.000 m². In addition, 18 bus gates will be built and security checks will be updated to the latest technology. The new shopping and gastronomy offering will offer 10.000 new outlets on 30 m². Numerous Austrian and international premium brands are offered here. With the expansion, the airport is increasing its shopping and dining areas by 50 percent to a total of 30.000 m².
With the expansion, Vienna Airport will meet international standards and rise to the top league of airports. The goal is to be one of the 5-star airports, and this expansion program will finally achieve this goal. Vienna Airport was particularly impressive in terms of passenger numbers, with a record result in 2019 and the second highest passenger volume in 2023, this step is the next important step on the way to the international top league. Preparatory work has been underway since July 2023 and construction is about to begin. Commissioning is planned for 2027.
The construction project is being implemented by ARGE Porr/Elin/Ortner, which won the tender. The construction industry should also benefit from the southern terminal expansion; the costs for the project amount to 420 million euros. The financing will come from our own liquidity: Vienna Airport will finance this expansion from the expected cash flow.
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