Flying from Krakow Airport (KRK) to Vienna Airport (VIE): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Krakow Airport to Vienna Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Krakow and Vienna are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from KRK to VIE start at 06:45 — the earliest with Austrian. The latest departure is at 21:20 with Ryanair. In total, there are 11 weekly Krakow Airport to Vienna Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your KRK to VIE flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Austrian Airlines has direct flights from Krakow Airport to Vienna Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Vienna — and maybe even more of Austria if time allows.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Austrian Airlines.
Ryanair ranks as the top on-time carrier for KRK to VIE flights, with 80.0% of services landing as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Krakow Airport to Vienna Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between KRK and VIE:
Warsaw Chopin Airport
Prague Airport
Zadar Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Krakow Airport (KRK) to Vienna Airport (VIE)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Krakow Airport to Vienna Airport flight is 15 €. A return ticket right now is 31 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from KRK to VIE.
The cheapest month for flights from Krakow Airport to Vienna Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Krakow Airport (KRK)
When it comes to Krakow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Krakow Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Krakow. 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.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near KRK? If you've booked an early flight from Krakow Airport to Vienna Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Vienna Airport (VIE)
Book a hotel near VIE if you have a late Krakow Airport to Vienna Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Vienna Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from U-Save, Wheego or Dryyve and explore beyond Vienna's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Vienna Airport about one week before your travel date.
When to fly to Vienna Airport (VIE)
The quietest month for a flight from Krakow Airport to Vienna Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Vienna based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Krakow Airport to Vienna Airport for July if you want to explore Vienna during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KRK to VIE around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Austria
You've visited Vienna, now it's time to explore other corners of Austria. Travel about 145 kilometres south-west to Graz to tick off its top sights. From Cathedral to Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 153 kilometres west of Vienna, Linz is another favourite stop in Austria. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz).