Flying from Seoul to Vienna International Airport (VIE): What you need to know
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) is Seoul's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Seoul to Vienna International Airport (VIE) taking off from here.
12 hours 40 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Seoul to Vienna International Airport flight.
The timezone in Vienna is UTC+1, which is eight hours behind Seoul. Vienna International Airport is located in Vienna.
The busiest route is from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE). Take your pick of 4 direct services every week. Korean Air operates a 10:40am departure between ICN and VIE.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Seoul to VIE.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like January. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Seoul
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
You can find a direct flight from Seoul to Vienna International Airport (VIE) out of Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN).
When taking off from ICN, you can catch a direct flight from Seoul to Vienna International Airport with Korean Air.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between ICN and VIE is Korean Air.
Among carriers on this route, Korean Air has the best record for on-time arrivals.
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Seoul to VIE with a stopover. To explore the options departing from Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between ICN and VIE include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
ICN is around 48 kilometres from central Seoul. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Seoul Incheon International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Seoul to Vienna International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to Seoul Incheon International Airport's on-time performance, 74% of flights complete their journey on time.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Consider adding a stopover to your journey at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). It's a key transfer point for flights from Seoul to Vienna International Airport (VIE) leaving Seoul Gimpo International Airport.
You can get to GMP from central Seoul in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes to cover the 16 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Seoul to VIE flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Seoul Gimpo International Airport:
Most flights that leave Seoul Gimpo International Airport reach their destination on schedule. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Seoul to Vienna International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near VIE instead:
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Seoul to Vienna International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
From Vienna International Airport, central Vienna is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seoul to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Right now, R 4,153 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seoul to Vienna International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 9,305. 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 Seoul to VIE. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Cheap Seoul to Vienna International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Seoul to VIE.
Nail down a great price on a flight from Seoul to Vienna International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Seoul to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Seoul to Vienna International Airport (VIE). Visit Vienna in December for a more low-key escape.
Lock in a Seoul to VIE plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Vienna to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Seoul to Vienna International Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Vienna
Once you've booked your flight from Seoul to Vienna International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Vienna:
Historic Centre of Vienna and Vienna State Opera are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Vienna to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Explore more of Austria
You've seen Vienna, now it's time to discover other corners of Austria. Journey about 145 kilometres southwest to Graz to tick off its top sights. From Cathedral to Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 177 kilometres west of Vienna, Linz is another essential stop in Austria. Start your sightseeing at Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz).
