Travelling from Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport (VIE): What you need to know
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is Johannesburg's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport (VIE) jetting off from here.
Vienna is one hour behind Johannesburg. Vienna International Airport is located in Vienna, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Johannesburg to VIE. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Johannesburg to VIE with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between JNB and VIE include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The journey from central Johannesburg to JNB takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 29 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to O.R. Tambo International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of O.R. Tambo International Airport, data shows 77.1% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Driving from central Johannesburg to HLA generally takes 50 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The distance from the city centre to the airport is around 48 kilometres.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Johannesburg to VIE flight? Check in to a hotel near Lanseria International Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
About Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near VIE instead:
Pick up a Vienna International Airport rental car and explore Vienna and beyond with your own wheels. U-Save, Wheego and Dryyve are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
Vienna International Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Vienna. The time it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport is Rs97,099. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs161,618. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg to VIE. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Affordable Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Save money on your flight from Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Vienna. June is when most people book flights from Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport (VIE), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
Book a Johannesburg to VIE flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Vienna to range from 14ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 5ºC.
More about Vienna
Once you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vienna:
There are loads of fantastic things to do in Vienna when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Historic Centre of Vienna followed by Vienna State Opera and St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Explore more of Austria
Graz is just one of the many places in Austria waiting to be explored once you've seen Vienna. Around 145 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Cathedral, Hauptplatz and Das grüne Herz Österreichs.
If you're looking to explore another side of Austria, head for Linz, about 177 kilometres west of Vienna. Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz) are key reasons to visit.
