Travelling from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Vienna International Airport (VIE): what you need to know
Vienna is one hour behind Cape Town and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your CPT to VIE flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cape Town International Airport to Vienna International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CPT and VIE:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
$653 is the best price for a one-way Cape Town International Airport to Vienna International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $1,057. These prices can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CPT to VIE if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
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Handy information about Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
81.65% of flights leaving Cape Town International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from CPT.
Cape Town International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Cape Town. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Cape Town International Airport to Vienna International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to CPT:
Arriving at Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Cape Town International Airport to Vienna International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near VIE instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Vienna International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from U-Save, Wheego or Dryyve and discover more of Vienna and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Vienna International Airport around one week ahead can help you get the lowest 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 get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Cape Town International Airport to Vienna International Airport. June is the busiest month to visit Vienna. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Vienna is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Cape Town International Airport to Vienna International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from CPT to VIE in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 5ºC on average.
Explore more of Austria
Vienna has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Austria just waiting to be discovered. Around 145 kilometres south-west of Vienna, a visit to Graz will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Schlossberg, Kunsthaus Graz and Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II.
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 Hauptplatz.