Vienna Schwechat is Austria's main airport, but you can also fly to Linz, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Klagenfurt or Graz. Austrian Airlines (AUA), is a holding company that includes Lauda Air and Tyrolean Airlines as well, flies to numerous international destinations.
The Austrian health system is excellent, However it is also expensive. Therefore if you plan to stay for any length of time, health insurance is an absolute must.
Several apartments and hotels offer long-term options to facilitate your search for the perfect place to stay. You may get discounts if you stay longer than 7 nights and even more if you stay for one month
Vienna is not a particularly cheap tourist destination in terms of Europe, however visitors do find it a great place to shop. There are many international brands to be found and also plenty of local shops selling specialised and traditional goods.
Food and drink is available in all price categories. There are numerous inexpensive pubs serving good local and international dishes. Main meals cost on average between EUR 5-7. Beverages cost between EUR 1-3. Of course, you will also find upmarket restaurants in the higher price brackets (especially in the inner city). Here you have to budget for between EUR 11-18 for a main meal. A good bottle of wine costs upwards of EUR 10.