Smallest and friendliest international airport I've ever been so far…read more
I only use once for departure, advised to arrive only 60 mins before departure time so I did. Two people were at the counter and processed my check in smoothly with excellent English. I opted to check my luggage for the first time during this trip as I knew overhead bin space will be limited (Bombardier Q400, regional jet). Jet bridge is not available here or Vienna for this type of aircraft, so if you gate check, it means waiting for your bag outside where it's 0 degree outside (when it's that cold outside).
They have three flights a day to Vienna and a few flights to Germany (not to major hubs). The flight I took was 6:30pm and completely packed with business travelers.
They have a small cafe before the security but nothing after the security. Since you are arriving only 30-60 mins before the departure, I suppose not really need a cafe here.
Security personnel was so friendly. They actually smiled even when one of my colleague forgot to take out his electronics from his bag. She said, "sir you have too many electronics in you bag please?" with the friendliest smile I've ever seen from any airport security staff.
Once you pass the security, they have nice gift shop. Some major name perfume, typical carinthian gifts...
Nice size waiting area with free wifi. Most people quietly sat on a chair and worked. Wifi was pretty fast and steady, I was able to send several emails while waiting for my flight. Wait time seemed so short.
Bathroom is located at one floor below the waiting area. A few mins walk, be prepared to walk and take stairs down.
Boarding process was smooth. No jet bridge, so just walk quietly. Fellow passengers were such gentlemen too. It snowed the day before and it was cold. Some saw me standing without winter coat, in high heels and short skirt. They offered cut the line and let me go inside the aircraft as fast as possible so that I don't get too cold.
It was such a pleasant experience departing from this airport.
