Flying from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Vienna International Airport (VIE): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Vienna International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Vienna is two hours behind Istanbul and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Each week, there are 42 Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Vienna International Airport flights. To jet off as early as possible, pick the 05:35 Turkish Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 21:30 with Turkish Airlines.
To ensure you catch your IST to VIE flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month such as April? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Vienna (and then seeing more of Austria!) is easy with Turkish Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Vienna International Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with Turkish Airlines on this route.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Vienna International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between IST and VIE include:
Nis Constantine the Great Airport
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
Sofia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Rs18,436 is the lowest price for a one-way Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Vienna International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs43,782. These prices may change depending on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from IST to VIE, book your trip seven months ahead of your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Vienna International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from IST to VIE by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Vienna International Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Vienna International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to IST:
Arriving at Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Vienna International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near VIE instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Vienna International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from U-Save, Wheego or Dryyve and see more of Vienna and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Vienna International Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
From Vienna International Airport, Vienna is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Vienna International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Vienna. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in January.
When reserving your flight from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Vienna International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Vienna, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from IST to VIE in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 5ºC on average.
Explore more of Austria
You've done Vienna, now it's time to discover more of Austria. Travel about 145 kilometres south-west to Graz to tick off its top attractions. From Schlossberg to Kunsthaus Graz and Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Austria, consider Linz, roughly 153 kilometres west of Vienna. Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Hauptplatz are highlights.
