Traveling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Zurich Airport to Vienna International Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Vienna's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Zurich.
Flights from ZRH to VIE start from 07:10 — the earliest with SWISS. The last departure is at 20:50 with Austrian. Overall, you can choose from 69 weekly Zurich Airport to Vienna International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your ZRH to VIE flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Traveling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
SWISS is your gateway to exploring Vienna (and perhaps some other great parts of Austria!). Check out the direct flights from Zurich Airport to Vienna International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is SWISS.
SWISS is the most punctual carrier that offers ZRH to VIE flights, with 71.18% of its services arriving on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Zurich Airport to Vienna International Airport flight is $76. A return fare is currently $168. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book seven months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from ZRH to VIE.
The cheapest month for flights from Zurich Airport to Vienna International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Zurich Airport, 69.02% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Zurich Airport is around 13 kilometers from central Zurich. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near ZRH? If you've booked an early flight from Zurich Airport to Vienna International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Book a hotel near VIE if you're on a late Zurich Airport to Vienna International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Vienna International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from U-Save, Wheego or Dryyve and experience more of Vienna and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Vienna International Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
Vienna International Airport to the center of Vienna has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometers away.
It typically takes 1 hour if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The quietest month for a flight from Zurich Airport to Vienna International Airport is January, while June is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Vienna based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Zurich Airport to Vienna International Airport for July if you want to explore Vienna during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ZRH to VIE in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.
Explore more of Austria
Vienna is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Austria just waiting to be discovered. About 145 kilometers south-west of Vienna, a visit to Graz will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Schlossberg, Kunsthaus Graz and Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II.
Around 153 kilometers west of Vienna, Linz is another favorite stop in Austria. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Ars Electronica Center, Mariendom Linz and Hauptplatz.
