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✈️ Cheap flights to Austria
Compare fares to Austria from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Vienna Intl (VIE). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
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🛬 Airports in Austria
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIE | Vienna Intl | Vienna | Main |
| GRZ | Graz | Feldkirchen bei Graz | Main |
| LNZ | Linz-Hörsching | Linz | Main |
| KLU | Klagenfurt | Klagenfurt am Wörthersee | Main |
| SZG | Salzburg | Salzburg | Main |
| INN | Innsbruck | Innsbruck | Main |
Vienna International Airport is the main gateway, with Salzburg and Innsbruck airports serving the Alps; fast trains link Austria with Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Czechia and Hungary.
📅 Best time to fly to Austria
Best: May to September – warm days for city sightseeing, lakes and alpine hiking, with mountain huts open from roughly June.
Cheaper shoulder season: April and October – quieter, cheaper and colourful, though high trails may still be snowy and some lifts closed.
Avoid: No bad time – winter is cold but brings skiing and Christmas markets; just note November can be grey and in-between for both cities and slopes.
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⏱️ Flight times to Austria
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Vienna | 1,274 km | 2 h 10 min | |
| New York → Vienna | 6,805 km | 8 h 50 min | |
| Los Angeles → Vienna | 9,854 km | 12 h 30 min | |
| Chicago → Vienna | 7,566 km | 9 h 45 min | |
| Miami → Vienna | 8,384 km | 10 h 45 min | |
| San Francisco → Vienna | 9,653 km | 12 h 20 min | |
| Toronto → Vienna | 6,948 km | 9 h 00 min | |
| Paris → Vienna | 1,035 km | 1 h 55 min | |
| Frankfurt → Vienna | 620 km | 1 h 25 min | |
| Dubai → Vienna | 4,222 km | 5 h 45 min | |
| Delhi → Vienna | 5,546 km | 7 h 20 min | |
| Mumbai → Vienna | 5,958 km | 7 h 50 min | |
| Singapore → Vienna | 9,703 km | 12 h 20 min | |
| Sydney → Vienna | 15,965 km | 19 h 55 min* |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Austria
- Vienna – Grand palaces, world-class museums, opera and coffee-house culture make the capital a must. Its public transport and parks make it easy to enjoy.
- Salzburg – Mozart's birthplace is a compact baroque gem crowned by Hohensalzburg Fortress, with the Alps right on the horizon.
- Hallstatt – A postcard village wedged between mountain and lake, with ancient salt mines above it.
- Innsbruck – A lively university town where cable cars rise straight from the centre to high mountain trails and ski runs.
- Wachau Valley – A UNESCO-listed stretch of river lined with vineyards, castles and Melk Abbey, perfect for cycling and wine tasting.
- Hohe Tauern National Park – Austria's largest national park surrounds the Grossglockner, with glaciers, waterfalls and marmots on high trails.
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Visa and entry rules change often – check the official government site when you book and again a week before you fly.
Flights to Austria: questions
What is the main airport in Austria?
The main international airport is Vienna Intl (VIE) in Vienna. Other airports with scheduled flights include Feldkirchen bei Graz (GRZ), Linz (LNZ), Klagenfurt am Wörthersee (KLU).
How long is the flight from London to Austria?
A nonstop flight from London to Vienna covers about 1,274 km and takes around 2 h 10 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Austria?
May to September – warm days for city sightseeing, lakes and alpine hiking, with mountain huts open from roughly June.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Austria?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: April and October – quieter, cheaper and colourful, though high trails may still be snowy and some lifts closed.
Do I need a visa to fly to Austria?
It depends on your passport. See our Austria visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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