Travelling from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Vienna International Airport (VIE): what you need to know
The timezone in Vienna is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Johannesburg.
To ensure you get on your JNB to VIE flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Vienna International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between JNB and VIE:
Frankfurt Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
At the moment, R 5,963 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to Vienna International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 9,398. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from JNB to VIE. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Vienna International Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Picking up cheap flights from JNB to VIE is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a new deal comes up.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Vienna International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Of the departures from O.R. Tambo International Airport, 77.1% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to O.R. Tambo International Airport from central Johannesburg, it'll take about 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near JNB? If you're boarding an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Vienna International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an O.R. Tambo International Airport to Vienna International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near VIE instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Vienna International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from U-Save, Wheego or Dryyve and chase adventure across Vienna and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Vienna International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
Vienna International Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from the centre of Vienna. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The quietest month for a flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Vienna International Airport is January, while June is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Vienna based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Vienna International Airport for July if you want to go to Vienna during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from JNB to VIE sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Austria
You've visited Vienna, now it's time to discover other corners of Austria. Journey around 145 kilometres south-west to Graz to tick off its must-visit sights. From Schlossberg to Kunsthaus Graz and Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 153 kilometres west of Vienna, Linz is another favourite stop in Austria. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Hauptplatz.
