Travelling from London to Vienna International Airport (VIE): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when planning your flight from London to Vienna International Airport (VIE). Check out your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN).
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct London to Vienna International Airport flight.
Vienna is one hour ahead of London. Vienna International Airport is located in Vienna, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) is the most popular route. There are 52 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with Austrian at 7:30pm. Opt for the first LHR to VIE departure with Austrian at 6am if you'd rather get going earlier.
Leave enough time to make your flight from London to VIE. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can jump on a direct flight from London to Vienna International Airport (VIE) out of London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
You can get away on a direct flight from London to Vienna International Airport with Austrian. This well-known airline operates departures from LHR.
Most travellers choose to fly with Austrian Airlines from LHR to VIE.
With 79.68% of its services arriving as scheduled, British Airways is the most punctual carrier on this route.
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Vienna International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Vienna International Airport (VIE) plane ticket with departures from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). See if flying from LGW works better for your plans.
From LGW, direct flights from London to VIE are offered by Wizz Air Malta.
Wizz Air Malta is the most frequently booked airline flying from LGW to VIE.
Go with easyJet if being on time is your priority. Its flights between London Gatwick Airport and Vienna International Airport arrive as scheduled 85.71% of the time.
You can reach LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your London to VIE flight? Check in to a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
London Gatwick Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 82% of flights departing here land when expected.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Start your journey at London Stansted Airport (STN) and go straight to your destination without any layovers. You can book direct flights from London to Vienna International Airport from here.
Get ready for takeoff with Ryanair. It offers direct London to VIE plane tickets from STN.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between STN and VIE is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
The journey to STN from central London is around 45 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to London Stansted Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Vienna International Airport flight:
STN has a stellar on-time arrivals performance of 80%, so you can count on your flight to stay on track and land as expected.
About Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Consider booking a hotel near VIE if you're catching a late flight from London to Vienna International Airport. Pick one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your London to Vienna International Airport flight.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
Vienna International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Vienna. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport takes around 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Vienna International Airport is R 492. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 983. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Lock in cheap flights from London to VIE by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for finding cheap London to Vienna International Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
You don't need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal is available on plane tickets from London to VIE.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London to Vienna International Airport.
The best time to fly from London to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
December is the quietest month for flights from London to Vienna International Airport (VIE), while July is the busiest. Find the ideal time to visit Vienna based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your London to VIE plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Vienna, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from London to Vienna International Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Vienna
After booking your flight from London to Vienna International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Vienna:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out 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
You've done Vienna, now it's time to discover more of Austria. Journey around 145 kilometres southwest to Graz to check off its leading attractions. From Cathedral to Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Linz is another must-experience destination in Austria and is around 177 kilometres west of Vienna. No trip is complete without experiencing Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz).
