Flying from Rome to Vienna International Airport (VIE): What you need to know
Start your travel planning by working out where you'll board your flight from Rome to Vienna International Airport (VIE). Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are the main airports in Rome.
Take off on a direct Rome to Vienna International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 40 minutes.
Vienna's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Rome. Vienna International Airport is located in Vienna.
The busiest route is from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Vienna International Airport (VIE), with 28 direct weekly services. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from FCO to VIE is the 5:45am Ryanair option. If you're looking to take off later, the last departure is at 9:30pm with Austrian.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Rome to VIE.
Heading off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Rome to Vienna International Airport (VIE) take off from this terminal.
At FCO, you'll find a good selection of carriers that operate direct flights from Rome to Vienna International Airport, such as:
The top choice among passengers flying between FCO and VIE is Ryanair.
Ryanair is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Rome, FCO can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Rome to Vienna International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport:
Of the departures from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, 70.57% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Rome to Vienna International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport and VIE:
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Tirana International Airport (TIA)
You can get to CIA from central Rome in approximately 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to cover the 18 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Rome to VIE flight? Check in to a hotel near Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 73.18%.
About Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Have a late flight from Rome to Vienna International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near VIE and turn out the lights sooner:
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Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around one week before your Rome to Vienna International Airport flight.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
Central Vienna is around 16 kilometres from Vienna International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day, so do some research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rome to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
$27 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Rome to Vienna International Airport. Return flights start at $77. These fares may change depending on demand.
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The best time to fly from Rome to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Rome to Vienna International Airport (VIE). June is when most people travel to Vienna. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in February.
Lock in a Rome to VIE flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Vienna to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Rome to Vienna International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Vienna
Start your Vienna trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Rome to Vienna International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Your visit to Vienna wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Attractions that are worth your time include Historic Centre of Vienna, Vienna State Opera and St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Explore more of Austria
Graz is just one of the many places in Austria waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Vienna. Around 145 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Cathedral, Hauptplatz and Das grüne Herz Österreichs.
Around 177 kilometres west of Vienna, Linz is another favourite stop in Austria. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz).