Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Vienna Airport (VIE): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Vienna Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Vienna is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Edinburgh.
Pack your bags and choose from five weekly Edinburgh Airport to Vienna Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your EDI to VIE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Vienna Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Vienna holiday, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of Austria:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Ryanair.
Among carriers operating EDI to VIE flights, Ryanair has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Vienna Airport. Here are the top stopovers between EDI and VIE:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
73% of flights leaving from Edinburgh Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near EDI? If you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Vienna Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Vienna Airport (VIE)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Edinburgh Airport to Vienna Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near VIE instead:
Pick up a Vienna Airport rental car and discover Vienna and beyond with your own wheels. U-Save, Wheego and Dryyve are top outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Vienna Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Vienna Airport (VIE)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Vienna Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Vienna. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Vienna is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Vienna Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from EDI to VIE in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.
Explore more of Austria
Vienna is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Austria you should also see. About 145 kilometres south-west of Vienna, a trip to Graz will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Cathedral, Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg.
Linz is another standout destination in Austria and is around 153 kilometres west of Vienna. No journey is complete without visiting Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz).