Flying from Belfast to Vienna International Airport (VIE): What you need to know
Belfast International Airport (BFS) is Belfast's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Belfast to Vienna International Airport (VIE) leaving from here.
2 hours 55 minutes is the average duration of a direct Belfast to Vienna International Airport flight.
Vienna International Airport is located in Vienna. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is one hour ahead of Belfast.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Belfast to VIE. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like September, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Belfast International Airport (BFS) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Belfast to Vienna International Airport (VIE) operate out of this terminal.
When taking off from BFS, you can take a direct flight from Belfast to Vienna International Airport with Jet2.
Most travellers prefer to fly with Jet2 from BFS to VIE.
Jet2 tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 80.0% of its services landing on schedule.
BFS is around 19 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Belfast International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Belfast to Vienna International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Belfast International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that take off from BFS land on time.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Split up your flight from Belfast to Vienna International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Popular stopovers between George Best Belfast City Airport and VIE are:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
BHD is about 5 kilometres from central Belfast. It'll take you 15 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 25 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Belfast to VIE flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to George Best Belfast City Airport:
George Best Belfast City Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 80% of flights departing here arrive right on target.
About Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Belfast to Vienna International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near VIE instead:
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Belfast to Vienna International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
Central Vienna is around 18 kilometres from Vienna International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Right now, $132 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Vienna International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $268. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Belfast to VIE, book your ticket seven months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for December. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Belfast to Vienna International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Find an affordable flight from Belfast to Vienna International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Belfast to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Belfast to Vienna International Airport (VIE). July is the busiest month to visit Vienna. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in December.
The warmest month in Vienna is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your Belfast to VIE plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has temperatures of between -6ºC and 5ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Belfast to Vienna International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Vienna
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Vienna right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Belfast to Vienna International Airport:
Your Vienna visit won't be complete without checking out the sights. Highlights you won't want to miss include Historic Centre of Vienna, Vienna State Opera and St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Explore more of Austria
Vienna will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Austria just waiting to be explored. Around 145 kilometres southwest of Vienna, a visit to Graz will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Cathedral, Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg.
Linz is another must-experience destination in Austria and is around 177 kilometres west of Vienna. No journey is complete without a visit to Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz).