Flying from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Vienna Airport (VIE): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Vienna Airport is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Frankfurt and Vienna are both in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from FRA to VIE start from 06:40 — the first with Austrian. The last departure is at 21:50 with Austrian. In total, there are 101 weekly Frankfurt am Main Airport to Vienna Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your FRA to VIE flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
With direct flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Vienna Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to Vienna (and then other destinations in Austria) is easy. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Austrian Airlines on this route.
With a reliable 81.76% of services arriving as planned, Condor has the best on-time performance for FRA to VIE flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Vienna Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between FRA and VIE:
Munich Airport
Zurich Airport
Prague Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Vienna Airport (VIE)
At the moment, R 1,228 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Frankfurt am Main Airport to Vienna Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,200. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from FRA to VIE by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Vienna Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from FRA to VIE.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Vienna Airport.
Handy information about Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Of the flights that depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Frankfurt am Main Airport from central Frankfurt, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Vienna Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near FRA:
Arriving at Vienna Airport (VIE)
If you're landing on a late Frankfurt am Main Airport to Vienna Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near VIE:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Vienna Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from U-Save, Wheego or Dryyve and experience the lesser-explored corners of Vienna and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Vienna Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Vienna Airport (VIE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Vienna Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Vienna in March.
The warmest month in Vienna is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Vienna Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from FRA to VIE in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) on average.
Explore more of Austria
Graz is just one of the many places in Austria waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Vienna. Around 145 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Cathedral, Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg.
Around 153 kilometres west of Vienna, Linz is another essential stop in Austria. Experience major highlights starting with Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz).












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