Flights to Vienna

Flights from London to Vienna International Airport take around two hours and 15 minutes.

The warm weather in the summer and the Christmas markets in the winter attract plenty of visitors to Vienna. If you’re looking to save money, try searching for flights during autumn or spring.

We fly direct to Vienna from London Heathrow airport (LHR). The number of flights departing each week and flight times vary by airport. 

Perched on the Danube River in Central Europe, Vienna is Austria’s elegant capital city. Known for its rich history, striking architecture and distinguished cultural experiences, Vienna is one of Europe’s top travel destinations.

While Vienna’s restaurants and attractions can be pricey, there are plenty of ways to make your money go further. Schemes like the Vienna PASS and Vienna City Card give you free or discounted access to major attractions and public transport. Or, you could time your visit to coincide with the first Sunday of the month, when several of the top museums offer free entry. Wien Museum Karlsplatz is a must-visit for learning more about the city’s history and culture – and its permanent exhibition is free to enter all year round.  

To keep travel costs down, you can explore this compact city on foot or take advantage of the low-cost bike hire schemes. You could even pick up cheap tickets to the world-famous Vienna operas if you don't mind a restricted view or queuing for last-minute standing tickets. Visit the box office at the Vienna State Opera at 10am on performance days to try your luck. 

Vienna has a reliable public transport network and Vienna International Airport is within easy reach of the city centre by train, bus, taxi or private transfer. The City Airport Train is the fastest link, taking just 16 minutes to whisk you into the heart of the city. Buses can take as little as 20 minutes and run 24 hours a day. 

Vienna’s top landmarks can easily be reached on foot – and it’s a great way to take in all the sights. If you’re not in a rush, you can book onto one of the many boat or catamaran tours along the Danube for a leisurely view of the city. 

If you're planning to visit Vienna's surrounding wine regions or explore more of Austria, hire a car with British Airways. You'll receive great benefits, with all mandatory charges included and 24-hour customer support, plus you'll collect Avios points on every rental.

Vienna has been a cultural hotspot for hundreds of years. You can spend hours marvelling at the elegant palaces, opera houses and ballrooms. Plus, more than 100 museums house world-class treasures for you to discover, covering topics as diverse as Austrian history, modern art and optical illusions. Once you've seen it all from ground level, get a different perspective by enjoying the view from the rides at the Prater Amusement Park, including the historic Reisenrad Ferris wheel. When all the excitement gets too much, sit back and soak up the traditional Viennese coffeehouse culture. 

As a landlocked country, Austria doesn’t have access to beaches – but that doesn’t stop Vienna’s locals from cooling off in the summer. Visit Gansehaufel, a lido on one of the Danube’s small islands, for a refreshing dip when the temperature rises.  

In wintertime, the city transforms into a festive wonderland complete with popular Christmas markets. The wintry scenes continue with ice skating at the Town Hall Square from January to March.

You can book a hand baggage-only ticket or make the most of our generous baggage allowance. If you choose economy standard or one of our British Airways Holidays’ packages, each passenger can check in a bag weighing up to 23kg – in addition to a handbag, laptop case or other small bag. Families travelling in any cabin with younger children can also check in one car seat and one fully collapsible pushchair. Read more about baggage allowances for children.

If you’re flying in our business cabin, you can check in two bags weighing up to 32kg each. Read our baggage guide for full details.

Citizens of the UK and Ireland and EU passport holders do not need a visa to visit Austria. If you hold a passport from a country or territory outside of these areas, you may need to apply for a visa before you travel. You can find out more about visa requirements for all the countries we fly to at the IATA Travel Centre.

Discover outstanding service from the moment you book. Choose to fly with hand baggage only or pick a price that includes a 23kg checked baggage allowance and free seat selection 24 hours before you fly. On board you'll find HEPA-filtered air, quality on-board catering and a warm, uniquely British welcome.

Simply relax and let us take care of you, every step of the way.

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