Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Vienna International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
Barcelona and Vienna are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from BCN to VIE start at 07:35 — the earliest with Ryanair. The last service of the day is at 23:15 with Wizz Air Malta. In total, there are 55 weekly Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Vienna International Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to make your BCN to VIE flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can travel nonstop to Vienna, Austria. Book a ticket with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Vienna International Airport:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Ryanair.
Vueling stands out as the most punctual carrier for BCN to VIE flights, with 89.13% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Vienna International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between BCN and VIE:
Milano Malpensa Airport
Zurich Airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Right now, $36 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Vienna International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $80. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get cheap tickets from BCN to VIE, book your journey five months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Vienna International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BCN to VIE by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Vienna International Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Of the flights that depart from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% land on time at their destination.
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BCN? If you're catching an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Vienna International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Vienna International Airport (VIE)
If you're getting in on a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Vienna International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near VIE:
Pick up a Vienna International Airport rental car and explore Vienna and beyond with your own wheels. U-Save, Wheego and Dryyve are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Vienna International Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
From Vienna International Airport, Vienna is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
When to fly to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The quietest month for a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Vienna International Airport is January, while June is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Vienna based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Vienna International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Vienna during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from BCN to VIE in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) on average.
Explore more of Austria
Vienna is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Austria just waiting to be discovered. About 145 kilometres south-west of Vienna, a trip to Graz will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Schlossberg, Kunsthaus Graz and Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II.
Linz is another favourite destination in Austria and is around 153 kilometres west of Vienna. No journey is complete without visiting Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Hauptplatz.