Traveling from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Vienna Airport (VIE): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Vienna Airport.
The timezone in Vienna is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Helsinki.
Every week, there are 16 Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Vienna Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, go for the 09:25 Finnair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 20:10 with Ryanair.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your HEL to VIE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak month like September? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Finnair has direct flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Vienna Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Vienna — and maybe even more of Austria if your schedule allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Finnair.
Ryanair leads the way as the most punctual carrier for HEL to VIE flights, with 86.67% of its services arriving as scheduled.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Vienna Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between HEL and VIE include:
Warsaw Chopin Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Riga International Airport
Handy information about Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL)
84% of flights departing from Helsinki Vantaa Airport reach their destination on time. Given its strong performance rating, delays are unlikely when jetting out of HEL.
To reach Helsinki Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it takes about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 18 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Vienna Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near HEL:
Arriving at Vienna Airport (VIE)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Vienna Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near VIE instead:
Follow your own route with a Vienna Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from U-Save, Wheego or Dryyve and see more of Vienna and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Vienna Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Vienna Airport (VIE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Vienna Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Vienna in March.
The warmest month in Vienna is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Vienna Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HEL to VIE in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.
Explore more of Austria
You've done Vienna, now it's time to discover more of Austria. Travel around 145 kilometers south-west to Graz to check off its top attractions. From Cathedral to Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 153 kilometers west of Vienna, Linz is another favorite stop in Austria. Start your sightseeing at Ars Electronica Center, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz).