Travelling from Milan to Vienna International Airport (VIE): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Milan to Vienna International Airport (VIE) begins with finding the best airport to jet off from. Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are your main options in Milan.
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Milan to Vienna International Airport flight.
Vienna (where Vienna International Airport is located) and Milan share the UTC+1 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
With 24 direct flights a week between the two airports, Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) is the most popular route. Ryanair operates the earliest flight at 6:55am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight from MXP to VIE is with Ryanair at 9:35pm.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Milan to VIE.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Milan to Vienna International Airport (VIE) can be booked from this terminal.
When taking off from MXP, you can take a direct flight from Milan to Vienna International Airport with Austrian.
Austrian Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from MXP to VIE.
Austrian Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 79.14% of its services landing on time.
Located around 48 kilometres from central Milan, MXP can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Milan Malpensa Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Milan to Vienna International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
76% of flights that depart Milan Malpensa Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Planning to catch a flight from Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)? Direct Milan to Vienna International Airport (VIE) plane tickets are available from here.
From BGY, direct flights from Milan to VIE are offered by Ryanair.
Ryanair has the largest share of bookings on the BGY to VIE route.
With 65.25% of its services arriving as scheduled, Ryanair is the top on-time carrier flying between Milan Bergamo Airport and Vienna International Airport.
With public transport, you can travel from central Milan to BGY in around 1 hour. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Milan Bergamo Airport the day before your Milan to VIE flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Milan Bergamo Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Start your journey at Milano Linate Airport (LIN) and fly straight to your destination without any stops. You can book direct flights from Milan to Vienna International Airport from here.
You can fly out of LIN with Austrian. This trusted airline offers direct Milan to VIE plane tickets.
Most travellers choose to fly with Austrian Airlines from LIN to VIE.
Austrian Airlines takes the top spot for on-time performance. An impressive 88.3% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
LIN is around 8 kilometres from central Milan. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 20 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Milano Linate Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Milan to Vienna International Airport flight:
With 84% of its departing flights arriving when they should, LIN is a dependable starting point for your journey.
About Vienna International Airport (VIE)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Milan to Vienna International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near VIE:
Booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Milan to Vienna International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
Vienna International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Vienna. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Rs4,532 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Milan to Vienna International Airport. Return flights start at Rs9,705. These fares can change depending on demand.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Milan to Vienna International Airport (VIE). July is the most popular month to visit Vienna. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in December.
Lock in a Milan to VIE plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Vienna to range from 14ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Milan to Vienna International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 5ºC.
More about Vienna
Start your Vienna trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Milan to Vienna International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Historic Centre of Vienna, Vienna State Opera and St. Stephen's Cathedral are attractions you won't want to skip in Vienna.
Explore more of Austria
Vienna has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Austria you'll want to see. About 145 kilometres southwest of Vienna, a visit to Graz will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Cathedral, Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg.
Linz is another must-experience destination in Austria and is around 177 kilometres west of Vienna. No journey is complete without seeing Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz).
