Austrian Senator Lounge (F Gates, Schengen)
Vienna International Airport · Vienna
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At a glance
One of seven lounges in Terminal 3, ranking 5th among them. An airline hub lounge with food worth planning a meal around and a door that keeps the crowds out. It runs a full bar and has one shower suite to freshen up in. Hours are 5 AM – 10:30 PM daily. Somewhere to sit down and charge a phone, not to linger. Recorded access options include Senator Lounge (Miles & More Senator with a same-day Austrian/Star Alliance boarding pass) and Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access (Star Alliance Gold / Miles & More Senator with a same-day Star Alliance departure from the Schengen F gates). Entry conditions and availability apply.
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How it worksWho gets in
Check the program, card, flight and guest conditions before relying on entry.
- Senator Lounge · LufthansaMiles & More Senator with a same-day Austrian/Star Alliance boarding pass
- Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access · Star AllianceStar Alliance Gold / Miles & More Senator with a same-day Star Alliance departure from the Schengen F gates
Entry and guest policy
Miles & More Senators and Star Alliance Gold members with a same-day Austrian or Star Alliance boarding pass may bring one guest.
Location & opening hours
Vienna International Airport · Terminal 3 · Near gate F gates
Terminal 3, Level 2, airside in the Schengen zone at the F gates, next to the Austrian Business Lounge. A separate non-Schengen Senator Lounge serves the G gates.
- Opening hours
- 5 AM – 10:30 PM daily
- Local time · Europe/Vienna
Editorial ratings
10 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.
What a 5 means for each metric
- Seating & comfort
- plenty of comfortable seats, easy to find one
- Space
- never feels packed, even at peak
- Food
- real meals, fresh and varied
- Drinks & bar
- good pours, real selection, no nickel-and-diming
- Coffee
- barista-made, not a push-button machine
- Workspace
- desks, quiet rooms, phone booths
- Showers
- clean, available without a long wait
- Restrooms
- clean, plentiful, well kept
- Views & light
- tarmac views, natural light
- Exclusivity
- premium-cabin or invitation only; no day passes or lounge networks
Not yet rated: Quiet, Wi-Fi, Power outlets, Cleanliness, Staff & service. How we rate
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Quick answers
Who can get into Austrian Senator Lounge (F Gates, Schengen)?
Austrian Senator Lounge (F Gates, Schengen) lists access through Senator Lounge (Miles & More Senator with a same-day Austrian/Star Alliance boarding pass) and Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access (Star Alliance Gold / Miles & More Senator with a same-day Star Alliance departure from the Schengen F gates). Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Miles & More Senators and Star Alliance Gold members with a same-day Austrian or Star Alliance boarding pass may bring one guest.
What are the opening hours of Austrian Senator Lounge (F Gates, Schengen)?
Austrian Senator Lounge (F Gates, Schengen) is open 5 AM – 10:30 PM daily (local time, Europe/Vienna).
Where is Austrian Senator Lounge (F Gates, Schengen)?
Austrian Senator Lounge (F Gates, Schengen) is in Terminal 3 at Vienna International Airport (VIE), near gate F gates. Terminal 3, Level 2, airside in the Schengen zone at the F gates, next to the Austrian Business Lounge. A separate non-Schengen Senator Lounge serves the G gates.
Does Austrian Senator Lounge (F Gates, Schengen) have showers and a bar?
Austrian Senator Lounge (F Gates, Schengen) has 1 shower suite and a full bar.
How good is Austrian Senator Lounge (F Gates, Schengen)?
Lounge Frog rates Austrian Senator Lounge (F Gates, Schengen) 3.1 out of 5 overall, the average of 10 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
Compare Austrian Senator Lounge (F Gates, Schengen)
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Traveller reviews
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