Travelling from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Vienna Airport (VIE): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Barcelona Airport to Vienna Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 25 minutes.
Barcelona and Vienna share the same timezone, UTC+1.
Each week, there are 36 Barcelona Airport to Vienna Airport flights. To take off as soon as possible, pick the 06:15 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 20:40 with Austrian.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your BCN to VIE flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
With direct flights from Barcelona Airport to Vienna Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Vienna (and then other destinations in Austria) is easy. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
Austrian Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Vueling is the most punctual carrier that offers BCN to VIE flights. A dependable 87.18% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Barcelona Airport to Vienna Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BCN and VIE:
Munich Airport
Zurich Airport
Palma - Majorca Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Vienna Airport (VIE)
Currently, $41 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Barcelona Airport to Vienna Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $82. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book 11 months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BCN to VIE.
The cheapest month for flights from Barcelona Airport to Vienna Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Barcelona Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from BCN touch down on schedule 80% of the time.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Barcelona Airport to Vienna Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to BCN:
Arriving at Vienna Airport (VIE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Barcelona Airport to Vienna Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near VIE instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Vienna Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from U-Save, Wheego or Dryyve and explore beyond Vienna's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Vienna Airport about one week before you travel.
When to fly to Vienna Airport (VIE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Barcelona Airport to Vienna Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Vienna in March.
The warmest month in Vienna is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Barcelona Airport to Vienna Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BCN to VIE around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Austria
You've done Vienna, now it's time to discover more of Austria. Journey around 145 kilometres south-west to Graz to check off its leading attractions. From Cathedral to Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Linz is another standout destination in Austria and is around 153 kilometres west of Vienna. No journey is complete without seeing Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz).