Flying from Kansas City International Airport (MCI) to Vienna Airport (VIE): what you need to know
The timezone in Vienna is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Kansas City.
Your MCI to VIE flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kansas City International Airport to Vienna Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MCI and VIE:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Handy information about Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
MCI is located at 601 Brasilia Avenue.
Of all flights departing from Kansas City International Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
Kansas City International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Kansas City. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Kansas City International Airport to Vienna Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to MCI:
Arriving at Vienna Airport (VIE)
Consider booking a hotel near VIE if you're taking a late Kansas City International Airport to Vienna Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Vienna Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from U-Save, Wheego or Dryyve and explore beyond Vienna's main sights.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Vienna Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Vienna Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
Vienna Airport to the centre of Vienna has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 15 minutes.
When to fly to Vienna Airport (VIE)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kansas City International Airport to Vienna Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Vienna in March.
When booking your flight from Kansas City International Airport to Vienna Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Vienna, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 5ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MCI to VIE around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Austria
Vienna is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Austria waiting to be discovered. About 145 kilometres south-west of Vienna, a visit to Graz will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Cathedral, Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg.
If you want to check out another great destination in Austria, head for Linz, about 153 kilometres west of Vienna. Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz) are highlights.
