Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Vienna International Airport (VIE): what you need to know
Vienna's timezone is UTC+1, making Vienna ten hours behind Sydney.
To ensure you catch your SYD to VIE flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like April, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Vienna International Airport. These are the top stopovers between SYD and VIE:
Dubai Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Vienna International Airport flight is R 6,105. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 12,358. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SYD to VIE if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Vienna International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SYD to VIE by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Vienna International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.62% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near SYD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Vienna International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Consider staying in a hotel close to VIE if you're on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Vienna International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Vienna International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from U-Save, Wheego or Dryyve and chase adventure across Vienna and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Vienna International Airport around one week before you set off.
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 drive to the centre.
It'll take around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
June is the most popular month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Vienna International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Vienna in January.
Lock in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Vienna International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Vienna during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SYD to VIE in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) on average.
Explore more of Austria
You've visited Vienna, now it's time to explore other corners of Austria. Journey about 145 kilometres south-west to Graz to tick off its leading attractions. From Schlossberg to Kunsthaus Graz and Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Linz is another must-experience destination in Austria and is around 153 kilometres west of Vienna. No journey is complete without a visit to Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Hauptplatz.