Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Vienna International Airport (VIE): What you need to know
Kuala Lumpur is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Vienna International Airport (VIE) taking off from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).
The timezone in Vienna is UTC+1, which is seven hours behind Kuala Lumpur. Vienna International Airport is located in Vienna.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Kuala Lumpur to VIE. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during high season, it's wise to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to VIE. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
King Khaled International Airport (RUH)
KUL is about 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a convenient hotel near Kuala Lumpur International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Vienna International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
58.65% of flights that take off from Kuala Lumpur International Airport reach their destination on time.
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Kuala Lumpur to SZB in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport the day before your Kuala Lumpur to VIE flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.97%.
About Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Have a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Vienna International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near VIE and be in snooze mode sooner:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Vienna International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from U-Save, Wheego or Dryyve to explore Vienna and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Kuala Lumpur to Vienna International Airport flight.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
The centre of Vienna is about 16 kilometres from Vienna International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research before you go.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Currently, R 3,896 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Vienna International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 8,524. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Kuala Lumpur to VIE. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Vienna. June is when most people book flights from Kuala Lumpur to Vienna International Airport (VIE), which may be perfect if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Kuala Lumpur to VIE plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Vienna, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Vienna International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Vienna
Start your Vienna trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Vienna International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Historic Centre of Vienna, Vienna State Opera and St. Stephen's Cathedral are top sights which should feature on every Vienna itinerary.
Explore more of Austria
Vienna is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Austria just waiting to be discovered. About 145 kilometres south-west of Vienna, a visit to Graz will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Cathedral, Hauptplatz and Das grüne Herz Österreichs.
Around 177 kilometres west of Vienna, Linz is another essential stop in Austria. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz).