Flying from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Vienna International Airport (VIE): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Vienna International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Leipzig and Vienna are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Take your pick of 15 weekly Leipzig/Halle Airport to Vienna International Airport flights. The 08:05 departure with Austrian is the earliest you can take. Austrian operates the latest service of the day at 19:25.
Leave plenty of time to catch your LEJ to VIE flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Austrian is your gateway to discovering Vienna (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Austria!). Check out the direct flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Vienna International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most travellers choose to travel with Austrian on this route.
With a reliable 89.16% of services landing on schedule, Austrian is the most punctual carrier for LEJ to VIE flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Vienna International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between LEJ and VIE include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Currently, $125 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Leipzig/Halle Airport to Vienna International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $271. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from LEJ to VIE by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Vienna International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LEJ to VIE.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Vienna International Airport.
Handy information about Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
Of the flights that depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport, 77.68% land on time at their destination.
Leipzig/Halle Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Leipzig. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near LEJ? If you've booked an early flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Vienna International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Reserve a hotel near VIE if you're catching a late Leipzig/Halle Airport to Vienna International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Vienna International Airport rental car and explore Vienna and beyond with your own set of wheels. U-Save, Wheego and Dryyve are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Vienna International Airport about one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
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 reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
June is the busiest month for flights from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Vienna International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Vienna in January.
When reserving your flight from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Vienna International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Vienna, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LEJ to VIE sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Austria
You've visited Vienna, now it's time to discover more of Austria. Journey about 145 kilometres south-west to Graz to check off its must-visit sights. From Schlossberg to Kunsthaus Graz and Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II, your itinerary will be busy.
Linz is another sought-after destination in Austria and is around 153 kilometres west of Vienna. No trip is complete without seeing Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Hauptplatz.