Travelling from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Vienna Airport (VIE): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Bristol Airport to Vienna Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Vienna's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Vienna one hour ahead of Bristol.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BRS to VIE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak time like September? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
EasyJet is your gateway to discovering Vienna (and perhaps some other great parts of Austria!). Check out the direct flights from Bristol Airport to Vienna Airport offered by this airline.
EasyJet is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With a dependable 87.5% of services landing on schedule, Jet2 has the best on-time record for BRS to VIE flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bristol Airport to Vienna Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BRS and VIE:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Innsbruck Airport
Handy information about Bristol Airport (BRS)
Bristol Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from BRS arrive at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
Bristol Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Bristol. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BRS? If you're catching an early flight from Bristol Airport to Vienna Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Vienna Airport (VIE)
Consider staying in a hotel close to VIE if you're catching a late Bristol Airport to Vienna Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Vienna Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from U-Save, Wheego or Dryyve and explore beyond Vienna's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Vienna Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Vienna Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
Vienna Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Vienna. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It'll take around 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Vienna Airport (VIE)
The quietest month for a flight from Bristol Airport to Vienna Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Vienna based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Bristol Airport to Vienna Airport for July if you'd like to visit Vienna during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BRS to VIE sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Austria
Graz is just one of the many cities in Austria waiting to be explored once you've seen Vienna. Around 145 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Cathedral, Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg.
Around 153 kilometres west of Vienna, Linz is another essential stop in Austria. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz).