Flying from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Vienna International Airport is 4 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Vienna is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Sharm El Sheikh.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your SSH to VIE flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Getting to Vienna (and then discovering more of Austria!) is a breeze with Wizz Air Malta. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Vienna International Airport.
Wizz Air Malta is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Vienna International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between SSH and VIE:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Cairo International Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Vienna International Airport flight is R 1,685. A return plane ticket right now is R 4,174. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from SSH to VIE by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Vienna International Airport is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Finding cheap flights from SSH to VIE is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Vienna International Airport.
Handy information about Sharm El Sheikh Airport (SSH)
65.11% of flights that depart Sharm El Sheikh Airport land at their destination on time.
To reach Sharm El Sheikh Airport from central Sharm El Sheikh, it takes around 5 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near SSH. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Vienna International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Reserve a hotel close to VIE if you're taking a late Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Vienna International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Vienna International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from U-Save, Wheego or Dryyve and explore beyond Vienna's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Vienna International Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
From Vienna International Airport, Vienna is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
June is the busiest month for flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Vienna International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Vienna in January.
The warmest month in Vienna is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Sharm El Sheikh Airport to Vienna International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SSH to VIE around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Austria
Graz is just one of the many cities in Austria waiting to be explored after you've experienced Vienna. Around 145 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Schlossberg, Kunsthaus Graz and Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II.
If you want to check out another major stop in Austria, consider Linz, roughly 153 kilometres west of Vienna. Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Hauptplatz are among its highlights.