Cheap Flights from London to Vienna

Vienna, city of music… let Trip.com help you find cheap flights from London to Vienna and plan the perfect trip to this historic city.

How to buy cheap flights

Do you want cheap flights London to Vienna? Try searching for flights on weekdays rather than the weekend to get the best deals on flights London to Vienna. You can find more options by varying your search terms and opting for early or late flights.

When can I find the cheapest flights?

Our data reveals that Aug is the most expensive month for flights London to Vienna, when a direct, return ticket can cost over £200. For a good deal on flights London to Vienna why not travel during months such as Oct and Mar, when flights London to Vienna are available for around £20 one way.

About Airport

Airports Providing Direct Flights

You can find direct flights London to Vienna from 3 airports in London: Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Stansted Airport (STN) and Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Travellers can choose from 1 airport in Vienna and 2 airports within a 3-hour journey from the city.

Airports in Vienna

There is 1 international airport in Vienna: Vienna International Airport (VIE).

For nearby alternatives, Bratislava Airport (BTS) – also known as M. R. Štefánik Airport is the main airport of Slovakia and it is located 1 hr 55 mins from Vienna. In addition, Brno–Tuřany Airport (BRQ) can be found in Czech Republic, 2 hrs 37 mins from Vienna.

Transport options to London airports

Travellers can choose their preferred transport from London to the airport. Most airports are easy to reach by taxi or private transfer, train, Underground, or bus.

We can recommend the quickest and cheapest options for your trip. If departing from Heathrow Airport, the Heathrow Express train from London Paddington is a comfortable and simple journey of around 15 mins. If your flight leaves from Gatwick Airport, there is the Gatwick Express from London Victoria which takes approximately 30 mins.

And if your flight is going from Stansted Airport, you can opt for the Stansted Express train from London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport in approx. 47 mins.

How to get to the centre of Vienna from the airport

Travellers can choose to travel from Vienna International Airport to the city centre by train, bus, or taxi.

Catch an Austrian Railways (ÖBB) train from Vienna Airport/Flughafen Wien to central Vienna every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €2 - €4 and the journey takes 17 mins. Alternatively, you can catch a City Airport Train (CAT) which departs every 30 minutes.

For bus travel from Bratislava Airport, take the FlixBus service from Bratislava Airport to Vienna Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €6 - €8 and the journey takes 1 hr 55 mins.

The average price of a taxi from Vienna Airport to the city centre is €36, but this will vary depending on your destination and the time of day. A taxi from Bratislava Airport will be very expensive due to the distance so we recommend taking a FlixBus if flying to Bratislava.

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Which airlines provide the route?

Many airlines provide direct flights London to Vienna. These include Wizz Air, Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, and British Airways.

Fastest Direct Flight

Our research has revealed that the fastest direct flight is from London Gatwick Airport to Vienna Airport, and it takes 2 hrs 10 mins. The longest direct flight is 2 hrs 35 mins.

Cheapest Flight

At Trip.com we find the cheapest one-way flights London to Vienna just for you. In Aug the cheapest option we found is £152, in Sep it is £82, whereas in Nov you can find flights for only £12 one-way.

About Vienna

City of Music, home of viennoiserie (possibly the best pastries in Europe), some of the finest Baroque architecture – Vienna has something for every visitor.

Whether you’re here for the history, the opera or the beautiful parks, there’s plenty to do in Vienna. To see the city at a more relaxed pace, take a stroll along the Ringstrasse boulevard or take a seat at a riverside terrace with a well-earned Weissbier.

Want to take a day trip? Vienna is within easy reach of several cities and sights. Salzburg is around 2.5 hours by train while Slovakia’s capital Bratislava is less than hour by train and offers 18^th-century castles, palaces and walks along the Danube.

Tourist Attractions in Vienna

Musikverein: This stunning building was built in 1870 but it’s still known as the most beautiful concert building in the world. Catch a classical concert in its exquisite hall to experience the full magnificence.

Schonbrunn Palace: The 1,441-room Rococo palace was once the summer residence of the powerful Habsburg rulers. Today it’s a major tourist attraction and the house and gardens are open to visitors all year round. The 1 km ornamental gardens are especially beautiful in spring and summer, when bright flowers fill their borders. Don’t miss the furniture collection at the palace for a glimpse of how the other half lived.

Danube River: Situated away from the historical city centre, you can take a subway to various parts of the Danube to walk, cycle or even kayak along it’s blue waters. Tourists can also easily reach the Alte Donau, a recreational lake bordered by bars and restaurants with lidos and jetties for swimmers and boat hire.

Popular Hotels in Vienna

There are so many options for accommodation in Vienna. We are here to help you find the best hotels in Vienna.

You won’t be able to stop wowing at the Hotel Imperial Luxury Collection Hotel. This stunning building built in 1973 is the epitome of elegance, with marble bathrooms and a rooftop sauna. Located in the heart of Vienna right next to the Musikverein Building, you won’t forget your stay here in a hurry.

Alternatively, the Ruby Sofie Hotel Vienna is rated outstanding and occupies the former Sofiensäle concert hall. For tourists on a budget, Time Out City Hotel Vienna is a popular option.

Best Time to Visit Vienna

As with many Northern European cities, Christmas is a big deal in Vienna and the spectacular markets are worth braving the cold and snow. But the most pleasant weather is to be found after May, when the city starts to wake up and the parks are filled with blossom.

In terms of events, there really is something going on at any time of year. In Jun, the largest free open-air music festival in Europe takes place on an island in Vienna. Donauinselfest attracts around 2.5 million people every year with music across 11 stages and many other festival activities. September offers a range of food events, including the Vienna Harvest Festival, Beer Festival, Streetlife festival and more.