Flying from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Vienna Airport (VIE): what you need to know
The timezone in Vienna is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Buffalo.
To ensure you catch your BUF to VIE flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Vienna Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between BUF and VIE:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF) to Vienna Airport (VIE)
$545 is the lowest price for a one-way Buffalo Niagara Airport to Vienna Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,081. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BUF to VIE if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
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Handy information about Buffalo Niagara Airport (BUF)
BUF is located at Genesee Street.
Of all flights departing from Buffalo Niagara Airport, 74% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Buffalo to Buffalo Niagara Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a trip time of about 40 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel close to BUF? If you've booked an early flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Vienna Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Vienna Airport (VIE)
If you have a late Buffalo Niagara Airport to Vienna Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near VIE:
Hit the road running 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.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Vienna Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Vienna Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
Vienna Airport to the centre of Vienna has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
When to fly to Vienna Airport (VIE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Vienna Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Vienna in March.
The warmest month in Vienna is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Vienna Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BUF to VIE in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.
Explore more of Austria
Vienna has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Austria you'll want to see. Around 145 kilometres south-west of Vienna, a visit to Graz will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Cathedral, Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg.
Linz is another sought-after destination in Austria and is around 153 kilometres west of Vienna. No journey is complete without experiencing Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz).