Travelling from Milan to Vienna International Airport (VIE): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Milan to Vienna International Airport (VIE) begins with finding the right airport to kick off your journey from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are the main terminals in Milan.
The average duration of a direct Milan to Vienna International Airport flight is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Vienna (where Vienna International Airport is located) and Milan share the UTC+1 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
With 36 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) is the busiest route. Ryanair operates the earliest flight at 6:55am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from MXP to VIE is with Ryanair at 9:35pm.
To ensure you get on your flight from Milan to VIE, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Heading away during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Milan to Vienna International Airport (VIE) depart from this terminal.
You can get away on a direct flight from Milan to Vienna International Airport with Austrian. This leading airline offers services from MXP.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Austrian between MXP and VIE.
Among carriers operating on this route, Austrian has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
MXP is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Milan to Vienna International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Milano Malpensa Airport:
Of all flights departing from Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% land on schedule at their destination.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Catching a flight out of Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)? Direct Milan to Vienna International Airport (VIE) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
From BGY, direct flights from Milan to VIE are available with Ryanair.
On the BGY to VIE route, Ryanair is the preferred choice of many.
Among the carriers operating flights between Orio al Serio International Airport and Vienna International Airport, Ryanair has the best track record for timeliness.
You can arrive at BGY from the centre of Milan in approximately 1 hour by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Milan to VIE flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Orio al Serio International Airport:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 67.49%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Get straight to the good part and take a direct flight from Milan to Vienna International Airport departing from Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
Set off from LIN with easyJet. This popular carrier offers direct Milan to VIE plane tickets.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between LIN and VIE is easyJet.
The journey to LIN from the centre of Milan is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 30 minutes to cover the 11 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Milan to Vienna International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Milano Linate Airport and get to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights get to their destinations within the expected time frame. At LIN, that rate is 79.56%.
About Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Book a hotel close to VIE if you're catching a late flight from Milan to Vienna International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
Follow your own route with a Vienna International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from U-Save, Wheego or Dryyve and see more of Vienna and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Milan to Vienna International Airport flight.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
Central Vienna is about 16 kilometres from Vienna International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of your trip.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Right now, R 311 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Milan to Vienna International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 622. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap flights from Milan to VIE by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Milan to Vienna International Airport (VIE). June is the most popular month to visit Vienna. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in February.
The warmest month in Vienna is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Milan to VIE plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Milan to Vienna International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Vienna
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Vienna right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Milan to Vienna International Airport:
Historic Centre of Vienna and Vienna State Opera are a couple of top attractions to put on your Vienna itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Explore more of Austria
Vienna has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Austria waiting to be explored. Around 145 kilometres south-west of Vienna, a trip to Graz will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Cathedral, Hauptplatz and Das grüne Herz Österreichs.
Linz is another sought-after destination in Austria and is around 177 kilometres west of Vienna. No journey is complete without dropping by Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz).
