Flying from Brussels to Vienna International Airport (VIE): What you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Brussels. Check out your options leaving from Brussels Airport (BRU) or Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL) when planning your flight from Brussels to Vienna International Airport (VIE).
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Brussels to Vienna International Airport flight.
Vienna (where Vienna International Airport is located) and Brussels share the UTC+1 timezone. You can plan your trip without factoring in timezone differences.
The busiest route is from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Vienna International Airport (VIE), with 41 direct services every week. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from BRU to VIE is the 6:40am Brussels Airlines service. If you're looking to take off later, the final departure is at 7:55pm with Austrian.
Your flight from Brussels to VIE won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Brussels Airport (BRU). Direct flights from Brussels to Vienna International Airport (VIE) operate from here.
You'll find a direct flight from Brussels to Vienna International Airport with Austrian. This top airline operates services from BRU.
Austrian is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from BRU to VIE.
With 77.85% of services landing as planned, Austrian is the leading performer for punctuality on this route.
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Brussels, BRU can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Brussels Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Brussels to Vienna International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Brussels Airport, 71.97% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL)
You can book a direct Brussels to Vienna International Airport (VIE) plane ticket out of Brussels S. Charleroi Airport (CRL). Work out whether departing from CRL makes the most sense for you.
From CRL, direct flights from Brussels to VIE are offered by Ryanair.
Ryanair has the largest share of bookings on the CRL to VIE route.
Ryanair is rated the most punctual carrier operating flights between Brussels S. Charleroi Airport and Vienna International Airport.
CRL is about 56 kilometres from central Brussels. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Brussels S. Charleroi Airport the day before your Brussels to VIE flight:
71.71% of flights leaving Brussels S. Charleroi Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Consider booking a hotel near VIE if you're catching a late flight from Brussels to Vienna International Airport. Pick one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
Grab a Vienna International Airport rental car and discover Vienna and beyond with your own set of wheels. U-Save, Wheego and Dryyve are popular providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Brussels to Vienna International Airport flight.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
Central Vienna is roughly 16 kilometres from Vienna International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
At the moment, 20 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Vienna International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 40 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Brussels to VIE, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Brussels to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
February is the quietest month for flights from Brussels to Vienna International Airport (VIE), while June is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Vienna based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Lock in a Brussels to VIE plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Vienna to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Brussels to Vienna International Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Vienna
Once you've booked your flight from Brussels to Vienna International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Vienna:
Every great holiday has to 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 cities in Austria waiting to be explored once you've seen 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 essential stop in Austria. No visit is complete without checking out Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz).