Travelling from Istanbul to Vienna International Airport (VIE): What you need to know
Istanbul has two main airports that set the stage for your next getaway. Check out your options for booking a flight from Istanbul to Vienna International Airport (VIE) flying out of Istanbul Airport (IST) or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW).
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Istanbul to Vienna International Airport flight.
Vienna International Airport is located in Vienna. The city runs on the UTC+1 timezone and is two hours behind Istanbul.
The most popular route is from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Vienna International Airport (VIE), with 33 direct services every week. If you'd rather get moving right away, the earliest flight from IST to VIE is the 7:50am Turkish Airlines service. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the final departure is at 9:30pm with Turkish Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Istanbul to VIE. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying over a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Fly without interruptions from Istanbul Airport (IST). Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Vienna International Airport (VIE) can be booked from here.
Turkish Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Istanbul to Vienna International Airport jetting out of IST.
Turkish Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from IST to VIE.
IST is about 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
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Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Consider flying out of Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW). You can book a direct Istanbul to Vienna International Airport (VIE) plane ticket from this popular hub.
Pegasus has direct flights from Istanbul to VIE out of SAW. Book your favourite window seat and get to your destination in a single hop.
On the SAW to VIE route, Pegasus Airlines is the preferred choice of many.
Pegasus Airlines has the best on-time rating of any carrier operating flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and Vienna International Airport.
With public transport, you can travel from central Istanbul to SAW in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your Istanbul to VIE flight:
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 68%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that depart from this airport arrive on time.
About Vienna International Airport (VIE)
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Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Istanbul to Vienna International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
Vienna International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Vienna. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
At the moment, $92 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Vienna International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $197. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book one month before your departure date. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Istanbul to VIE.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on Istanbul to Vienna International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
December is the quietest month for flights from Istanbul to Vienna International Airport (VIE), while July is the busiest. Figure out the best time to go to Vienna based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Istanbul to VIE plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Vienna, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 29ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -6ºC and 5ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Vienna International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Vienna
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Historic Centre of Vienna and Vienna State Opera are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Vienna itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Explore more of Austria
Vienna has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Austria you should also see. Around 145 kilometres southwest of Vienna, a visit to Graz will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Cathedral, Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Austria, head for Linz, roughly 177 kilometres west of Vienna. Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz) are key highlights.
