Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Vienna International Airport (VIE): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Vienna International Airport.
Vienna's timezone is UTC+1, making Vienna one hour ahead of London.
Take your pick of 161 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Vienna International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Austrian is the earliest available. Austrian operates the last service of the day at 19:30.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your LHR to VIE flight.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Flying into Vienna (and then seeing more of Austria!) is a breeze with British Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Vienna International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with British Airways on this route.
Austrian is the most punctual carrier that operates LHR to VIE flights, with 71.02% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Vienna International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between LHR and VIE:
Brussels Airport
Cologne Bonn Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
P4,211 is the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Vienna International Airport flight. A return flight starts from P8,389. These fares can change depending on demand.
To get cheap tickets from LHR to VIE, book your trip 11 months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Vienna International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LHR? If you're catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Vienna International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Vienna International Airport (VIE)
If you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Vienna International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near VIE:
Travel at your own pace with a Vienna International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from U-Save, Wheego or Dryyve and discover more of Vienna and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Vienna International Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
Vienna International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Vienna. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Vienna International Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Vienna. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Vienna is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Vienna International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LHR to VIE sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Austria
Vienna has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Austria waiting to be explored. About 145 kilometres south-west of Vienna, a visit to Graz will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Schlossberg, Kunsthaus Graz and Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II.
Linz is another sought-after destination in Austria and is around 153 kilometres west of Vienna. No trip is complete without experiencing Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Hauptplatz.