Travelling from Brussels to Vienna International Airport (VIE): What you need to know
There are two main airports where your trip can begin in Brussels. Explore your options leaving from Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) when booking your flight from Brussels to Vienna International Airport (VIE).
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 40 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Brussels to Vienna International Airport flight.
Vienna International Airport is located in Vienna. The city's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Brussels.
The busiest route is from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Vienna International Airport (VIE), with 40 direct weekly services. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from BRU to VIE is the 6:40am Brussels Airlines service. If a later start suits your schedule, the last departure is at 7:55pm with Austrian.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Brussels to VIE. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as September? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Take the express route from Brussels Airport (BRU). Direct flights from Brussels to Vienna International Airport (VIE) operate from here.
You can travel on a direct flight from Brussels to Vienna International Airport with Austrian. This popular airline operates departures from BRU.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between BRU and VIE is Austrian Airlines.
Austrian Airlines leads the way in punctuality. A dependable 81.23% of its services on this route reach their destination on schedule.
Located around 13 kilometres from central Brussels, BRU can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 20 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Brussels Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Brussels to Vienna International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
75% of flights leaving from Brussels Airport make it to their destination on time.
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Think about setting out from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL). You can book a direct Brussels to Vienna International Airport (VIE) plane ticket from this hub.
Catch your direct flight from Brussels to VIE with Ryanair. This is one of the main airlines flying this route out of CRL.
Ryanair is the most popular choice for travellers flying from CRL to VIE.
The top on-time carrier is Ryanair. Its Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Vienna International Airport flights land as scheduled 70.69% of the time.
You can reach CRL from the centre of Brussels in approximately 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Brussels South Charleroi Airport the day before your Brussels to VIE flight:
Brussels South Charleroi Airport has an on-time performance of 78%. This figure reflects how often flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Have a late flight from Brussels to Vienna International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near VIE and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
For the best deal, book your ride around one week in advance of your Brussels to Vienna International Airport flight.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
Vienna International Airport is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Vienna. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It typically takes 15 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
$30 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Vienna International Airport. A return flight starts from $68. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Brussels to VIE. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from Brussels to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning your trip dates. December is the quietest month to visit Vienna. July is when most people book flights from Brussels to Vienna International Airport (VIE), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a Brussels to VIE plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Vienna to range from 14ºC to 29ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Brussels to Vienna International Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC and 5ºC.
More about Vienna
After booking your flight from Brussels to Vienna International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vienna:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Historic Centre of Vienna, Vienna State Opera and St. Stephen's Cathedral are attractions you won't want to skip in Vienna.
Explore more of Austria
Graz is just one of the many places in Austria waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Vienna. Around 145 kilometres away to the southwest, its top attractions include 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 dropping by Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz).