Flying from Belfast to Vienna International Airport (VIE): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to jet off from in Belfast. Explore your options leaving from Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) when reserving your flight from Belfast to Vienna International Airport (VIE).
The average time for a direct Belfast to Vienna International Airport flight is 2 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Vienna is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Belfast. Vienna International Airport is located in Vienna.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Belfast to VIE. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Belfast International Airport (BFS) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Belfast to Vienna International Airport (VIE) take off from this terminal.
You can get away on a direct flight from Belfast to Vienna International Airport with Jet2. This popular carrier offers services from BFS.
The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with Jet2 between BFS and VIE.
Travelling from central Belfast to BFS takes around 2 hours by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Belfast International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Belfast to Vienna International Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to Belfast International Airport's on-time performance, 67.55% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Split up your flight from Belfast to Vienna International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Top stopovers between George Best Belfast City Airport and VIE include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
On public transport, you can travel from central Belfast to BHD in around 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 8 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Belfast to VIE flight, stay in one of these hotels near George Best Belfast City Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 68.3%.
About Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Belfast to Vienna International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near VIE instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Vienna International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from U-Save, Wheego or Dryyve and explore beyond Vienna's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Belfast to Vienna International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
Vienna International Airport to central Vienna is roughly 16 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Vienna International Airport is Rs18,592. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs38,113. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Get cheap flights from Belfast to VIE by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
December is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Belfast to Vienna International Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
February is the quietest month for flights from Belfast to Vienna International Airport (VIE), while June is the most popular. Find the best time to go to Vienna based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Belfast to VIE flight ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Vienna to range from 14ºC to 29ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Belfast to Vienna International Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC and 5ºC.
More about Vienna
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Vienna right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Belfast to Vienna International Airport:
Historic Centre of Vienna and Vienna State Opera are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Vienna must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to St. Stephen's Cathedral.
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. Around 145 kilometres south-west of Vienna, a trip to Graz will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Cathedral, Hauptplatz and Das grüne Herz Österreichs.
Linz is another favourite destination in Austria and is around 177 kilometres west of Vienna. No trip is complete without visiting Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz).