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Flughafen Wien
1300 Wien-Flughafen
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About this office
The cargo customs facility at Vienna-Schwechat Airport is Austria's principal air freight clearance point. It processes air and road consignments, covering export, import and transit operations along with temporary storage supervision. Open Mon–Sun 07:00–19:00, with extended weekday access.
Fun fact
On 31 October 2024, customs officers at Vienna Airport made a record-breaking seizure in passenger traffic: three travellers from Cairo were found carrying 852 cartons (over 170,000) cigarettes, 50 kg of shisha tobacco and 6,276 potency pills. A 61-year-old Italian had four suitcases packed to the brim with contraband.
Frequently asked questions
In 2024, customs recorded 6,406 seizures - a significant increase from 4,146 in 2023. More than 101,000 inspections were carried out, covering both passenger traffic and cargo.
You will need an EORI number, commercial invoice, packing list, Air Waybill (AWB) or CMR, and a customs declaration. For restricted goods, additional permits, phytosanitary certificates or CITES documents may be required.
The reference code for the Vienna Airport cargo customs office is AT330100. This code is required in customs declarations and transit documents.
Yes, it is Central and Eastern Europe's most important cargo hub. In 2023, the airport processed 245,000 tonnes of freight. It offers the densest road-feeder network to Eastern Europe of any airport in central Europe.
In 2024, the most commonly seized items were counterfeits (73,000 items worth 12 million euros), cigarettes (1.6 million), cannabis (295 kg) and undeclared cash (3.3 million euros). Officers also confiscate products from protected species - corals, caviar, and even a giraffe bone.