Anyone who picks someone up from the airport or only parks briefly knows the routine: first to the pay machine, insert the ticket, pay, then back to the car. At Vienna Airport that is now easier. The parking ticket says “Scan & Pay” with a QR code. We tried it ourselves with short-term parking.
How it worksOut in four steps
- Step 1On entry you take a parking ticket as usual. At the bottom right is the QR code with the note “Scan & Pay”.
- Step 2Before you leave, you scan the QR code with your phone camera. A payment page opens in the browser; you don't need an app.
- Step 3You pay directly on your phone by card. In our test this worked without problems with a Mastercard. You can download the receipt straight away.
- Step 4Off to the car and out, without a detour via the pay machine.
ImportantOnly pay once you are in the car
After payment, the confirmation page tells you to leave the car park as quickly as possible. Otherwise a second fee becomes due at the exit. Our tip: only scan and pay once you are already sitting in the car, for example when the luggage is loaded.
Who is it worth it for?Pick-up, drop-off, short stays
- Pick-up: No queuing at the machine while the family waits with the luggage.
- Short stays: If you are only at the airport briefly, you save the walk to the pay machine.
- No coins: You pay by card on your own phone.
You can find the current parking rates directly at Vienna Airport.
As of: 6 November 2026. The editorial team's own test during short-term parking at Vienna Airport. Cover image: illustrative image.