Austrian Airlines
Austrian Airlines (OS) guide with airline codes, Vienna hub, fleet, cabins, baggage, check-in, Miles & More, lounges and airport transportation.
- Aircraft
- 68
- Destinations
- 133
- Hub
- VIE
- Alliance
- Star Alliance
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About Austrian Airlines
Austrian Airlines is the flag carrier of Austria, founded in 1957 as Austrian Airlines AG and headquartered at Vienna International Airport in Schwechat. It has been part of the Lufthansa Group since 2009 and a member of Star Alliance since 2000.
Its hub is Vienna International Airport (VIE), where it links Central and Eastern Europe with Western Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and North America. For summer 2026 it scheduled 133 destinations from Vienna, including 20 long-haul destinations such as New York, Chicago, Washington, Montreal, Bangkok, Tokyo and Mauritius. Many short-haul routes are seasonal, especially leisure flights to Greece, Italy, Spain and Croatia.
The fleet of about 68 aircraft combines Boeing 777, 787 and 767 widebodies with Airbus A320-family and Embraer 195 aircraft.
Schedules, aircraft assignments, terminals and fare rules can change. Confirm operational details directly with Austrian Airlines before travel.
Where Austrian Airlines flies
Routes and frequencies change with the season. Some flights sold with an OS flight number are operated by Lufthansa Group airlines or other partners; check the "operated by" line when you book.
Austria and Central Europe
Domestic flights to Innsbruck and other Austrian airports, and a dense network to Germany, Switzerland and Central and Eastern Europe, including the Balkans.
Leisure routes
Many seasonal flights to Greek islands, Italy, Croatia, Spain, Portugal and Cyprus.
Middle East and Africa
Flights to destinations such as Cairo, Larnaca and Dubai, and long-haul flights to Mauritius.
North America and Asia
Long-haul flights from Vienna to New York JFK, Newark, Washington Dulles, Chicago, Boston and Montreal, and to Bangkok, Shanghai, Tokyo and the Maldives, several of them seasonal.
Austrian Airlines fleet
The figure of about 68 aircraft is the fleet listed by the Lufthansa Group for Austrian Airlines: 11 long-haul and 57 short- and medium-haul aircraft. The aircraft shown at booking is not guaranteed until departure.
Boeing 787 and Boeing 777
The 787-9 and 777-200ER fly long-haul routes to North America, Asia and the Indian Ocean.
Boeing 767
The 767-300ER flies long-haul routes and is being replaced by the 787-9.
Airbus A320 family
The A320, A320neo, A321 and A321neo fly routes within Europe and to the Middle East and North Africa.
Embraer 195
Regional jets on shorter European routes.
Austrian Airlines cabin classes
Cabins depend on the aircraft and route. Check the seat map and fare conditions before you buy.
Business Class
On long-haul aircraft, a separate cabin with lie-flat seats. On European flights, seats in the front rows of the aircraft.
Premium Economy
A separate cabin with wider seats and more legroom on long-haul aircraft.
Economy Class
The standard cabin, sold in fare types with different baggage, change and seat-selection conditions.
Practical information
BaggageCabin bags, checked bags, missing luggage
Austrian Airlines baggage allowances depend on the cabin, fare, route and Miles & More or Star Alliance status.
In Economy and Premium Economy, one carry-on bag up to 8 kg plus one small item. In Business Class, two carry-on bags up to 8 kg each plus one small item. Size limits are shown in your booking.
Economy fares with checked baggage include one bag up to 23 kg; Economy Light fares include no checked bag. Business Class includes two bags up to 32 kg each. Allowances depend on fare and route.
Sports equipment, pets, oversized items and medical equipment follow separate rules. Check the official Austrian Airlines baggage page before you fly.
Check-in and boardingSteps before departure
Online check-in on austrian.com or the Austrian app opens 47 hours before departure for most flights from Vienna. On trips that include a US airport, boarding passes are issued from 24 hours before the first flight. Follow the check-in and bag-drop deadlines shown in your booking.
Confirm the operating airline, airport and terminal.
Review passport, visa and entry requirements for your destination and any transit point.
Check in online or in the app as soon as it opens.
Download the mobile boarding pass or print it.
Allow time for bag drop, security and, on non-Schengen flights, passport control.
Lounges
At Vienna, Austrian Airlines operates Business lounges, Senator lounges and HON Circle lounges for Lufthansa Group and Star Alliance passengers. Access depends on cabin, Miles & More or Star Alliance status, and the itinerary. Check the location and opening hours before you travel.
Loyalty program
Miles & More is the loyalty program of the Lufthansa Group, including Austrian Airlines. Members earn miles on Austrian, Lufthansa Group and Star Alliance flights and with program partners, and redeem them for award flights and upgrades. Program rules change, so check your account for the conditions that apply to your trip.
Flight status and customer serviceOfficial sources
For current operational information, use Austrian Airlines' official services:
austrian.com for booking, check-in, trip management and flight status
Available for iOS and Android, with mobile boarding passes and flight notifications
Austrian Airlines airports
Austrian Airlines operates a single hub in Vienna. Most flights from other airports on its network fly to or from Vienna, so check the connection airport on your ticket before you book a transfer.
Austrian's hub and the base for all of its long-haul flights. Austrian checks in at Terminal 3, also called the Austrian Star Alliance Terminal, with Concourse F for Schengen flights and Concourse G for non-Schengen flights. Flights to North America use the D gates in the East Pier.
Book a transfer →Airport detailsAirport transportation for Austrian Airlines passengers
Public transport, authorized taxis, shared shuttles or a pre-booked private transfer. Arriving long-haul or with a lot of luggage is the case for booking ahead: fixed price, and a driver in arrivals with your name on a sign.
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Austrian Airlines FAQs
What are Austrian Airlines' airline codes?
Austrian Airlines' IATA code is OS, its ICAO code is AUA, and its callsign is AUSTRIAN.
What is Austrian Airlines' main hub?
Vienna International Airport (VIE) in Schwechat, near Vienna. It is Austrian's only hub.
Which terminal does Austrian Airlines use in Vienna?
Austrian checks in at Terminal 3, the Austrian Star Alliance Terminal, with flights departing from Concourses F and G. Confirm the details on your boarding pass before travel.
Is Austrian Airlines part of Star Alliance?
Yes. Austrian Airlines has been a Star Alliance member since 2000.
Who owns Austrian Airlines?
Austrian Airlines has been part of the Lufthansa Group since 2009.
What is Austrian Airlines' frequent-flyer program?
Miles & More, the loyalty program of the Lufthansa Group.
Does Austrian Airlines fly to the United States?
Yes. Austrian flies from Vienna to New York JFK, Newark, Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare and Boston. Some routes have fewer flights in winter.
Does Austrian Airlines fly to Montreal?
Yes. Austrian flies between Vienna and Montreal-Trudeau (YUL).
Does Austrian Airlines fly to Mauritius?
Yes. Austrian flies between Vienna and Mauritius (MRU), with more flights in the winter season.
When does Austrian Airlines online check-in open?
For most flights from Vienna, online check-in opens 47 hours before departure. On trips that include a US airport, boarding passes are issued from 24 hours before the first flight.
Is Airport Transportation affiliated with Austrian Airlines?
No. Airport Transportation is an independent transportation-booking platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Austrian Airlines.
Information reviewed in October 2026. Airline schedules, fleet figures, baggage rules and passenger services are subject to change.