Flying from Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport (VIE): What you need to know
Vienna is one hour behind Johannesburg. Vienna International Airport is located in Vienna, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Johannesburg to VIE. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Popular months like April or other peak periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Johannesburg
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Johannesburg to VIE with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between JNB and VIE include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
The journey from central Johannesburg to JNB takes about 35 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport, 75% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
On public transport, you can travel from central Johannesburg to HLA in about 1 hour 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 45 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Lanseria International Airport the day before your Johannesburg to VIE flight:
About Vienna International Airport (VIE)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near VIE:
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around one week in advance of your Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport flight.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
Central Vienna is around 18 kilometres from Vienna International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It'll take around 15 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Currently, R 5,787 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 7,927. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Johannesburg to VIE if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Affordable Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport (VIE). July is when most people visit Vienna. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in December.
Book a Johannesburg to VIE plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Vienna to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Vienna
Start your Vienna trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Historic Centre of Vienna, Vienna State Opera and St. Stephen's Cathedral are major attractions which should feature on every Vienna itinerary.
Explore more of Austria
Graz is just one of the many cities in Austria waiting to be discovered after you've seen Vienna. Around 145 kilometres away to the southwest, popular attractions include Cathedral, Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg.
Linz is another sought-after destination in Austria and is around 177 kilometres west of Vienna. No trip is complete without seeing Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz).