Traveling from Columbus to Vienna International Airport (VIE): What you need to know
The timezone in Vienna is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Columbus. Vienna International Airport is located in Vienna.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Columbus to VIE. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're traveling during a peak month like July, head to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines will be longer during peak periods like Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Columbus to VIE. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular options:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Traveling from central Columbus to CMH takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometers in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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77% of flights that leave from John Glenn Columbus International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find CMH at 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
You can get to LCK from the center of Columbus in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 23 kilometers or so.
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Rickenbacker International Airport has an on-time performance of 75%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that take off from this airport land on schedule.
About Vienna International Airport (VIE)
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Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
Central Vienna is around 18 kilometers from Vienna International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a cab, car rental or ride-share.
It takes roughly 15 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbus to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Columbus to Vienna International Airport is $270. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $775. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Columbus to VIE. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Columbus to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Vienna. July is when most people book flights from Columbus to Vienna International Airport (VIE), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Book a Columbus to VIE plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Vienna to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Columbus 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 Columbus to Vienna International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vienna:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Historic Centre of Vienna, Vienna State Opera and St. Stephen's Cathedral are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Vienna itinerary.
Explore more of Austria
Graz is just one of the many places in Austria waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Vienna. Around 145 kilometers away to the southwest, its best attractions include Cathedral, Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg.
Linz is another must-experience destination in Austria and is around 177 kilometers west of Vienna. No journey is complete without a visit to Ars Electronica Center, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz).