Travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Vienna International Airport (VIE): What you need to know
Vienna International Airport is located in Vienna. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is four hours ahead of Rio de Janeiro.
To ensure you get on your flight from Rio de Janeiro to VIE, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as January and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to VIE. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The journey from central Rio de Janeiro to GIG takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Vienna International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport:
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart GIG arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
SDU is about 5 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro. It'll take 10 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport the day before your Rio de Janeiro to VIE flight:
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time performance rate of 79%. This figure shows how often flights that depart from this airport arrive on schedule.
About Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Have a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Vienna International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near VIE and be in snooze mode sooner:
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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. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Vienna International Airport is R 6,726. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 14,310. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to VIE, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable Rio de Janeiro to Vienna International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
December is the quietest month for flights from Rio de Janeiro to Vienna International Airport (VIE), while July is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to visit Vienna based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book a Rio de Janeiro to VIE plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Vienna to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Vienna International Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Vienna
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Vienna right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Vienna International Airport:
Historic Centre of Vienna and Vienna State Opera are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Vienna itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Explore more of Austria
You've done Vienna, now it's time to explore other corners of Austria. Journey around 145 kilometres southwest to Graz to tick off its leading attractions. From Cathedral to Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Linz is another essential stop in Austria and is around 177 kilometres west of Vienna. No trip is complete without dropping by Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz).