Travelling from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to Vienna Airport (VIE): what you need to know
The timezone in Vienna is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Washington DC.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BWI to VIE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Vienna Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between BWI and VIE include:
London Heathrow Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
Handy information about Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
77% of flights that depart Baltimore Washington International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Baltimore Washington International Airport from central Washington DC, it'll take around 40 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Vienna Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to BWI:
Arriving at Vienna Airport (VIE)
Book a hotel near VIE if you have a late Baltimore Washington International Airport to Vienna Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Vienna Airport rental car and discover Vienna and beyond with your own set of wheels. U-Save, Wheego and Dryyve are top providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Vienna Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Vienna Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
From Vienna Airport, Vienna is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Vienna Airport (VIE)
The quietest month for a flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Vienna Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Vienna based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from Baltimore Washington International Airport to Vienna Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Vienna, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BWI to VIE in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 5ºC on average.
Explore more of Austria
You've visited Vienna, now it's time to explore other corners of Austria. Travel around 145 kilometres south-west to Graz to check off its popular sights. From Cathedral to Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Linz is another sought-after destination in Austria and is around 153 kilometres west of Vienna. No trip is complete without a visit to Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz).