Flying from Faro Airport (FAO) to Vienna Airport (VIE): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Faro Airport to Vienna Airport is 3 hours 25 minutes.
Vienna's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Vienna one hour ahead of Faro.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your FAO 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 can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Ryanair offers direct flights from Faro 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.
Most passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
With 67.65% of its services arriving as planned, Ryanair is the most punctual carrier operating FAO to VIE flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Faro Airport to Vienna Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between FAO and VIE include:
Madrid Airport
Munich Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
Handy information about Faro Airport (FAO)
79% of flights that leave from Faro Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Faro Airport from central Faro, it takes about 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Faro Airport to Vienna Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to FAO:
Arriving at Vienna Airport (VIE)
Reserve a hotel close to VIE if you're on a late Faro Airport to Vienna Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Vienna Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from U-Save, Wheego or Dryyve and explore beyond Vienna's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Vienna Airport around one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Vienna Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
Vienna Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Vienna. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It takes around 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Vienna Airport (VIE)
The quietest month for a flight from Faro Airport to Vienna Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Vienna based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Faro Airport to Vienna Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Vienna, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 29ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FAO to VIE in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC and 5ºC then.
Explore more of Austria
You've seen Vienna, now it's time to discover more of Austria. Journey around 145 kilometres south-west to Graz to tick off its popular sights. From Cathedral to Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Austria, head for Linz, about 153 kilometres west of Vienna. Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz) are among its highlights.

