Travelling from Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Vienna Airport (VIE): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Leipzig Airport to Vienna Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 20 minutes.
Vienna's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Leipzig.
Each week, there are ten Leipzig Airport to Vienna Airport flights. To get going as early as possible, jump on the 10:20 Austrian flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 19:25 with Austrian.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LEJ to VIE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like October, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Austrian Airlines is your gateway to discovering Vienna (and perhaps some other exciting parts of Austria!). Browse the direct flights from Leipzig Airport to Vienna Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Austrian Airlines.
Austrian Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates LEJ to VIE flights. A reliable 80.85% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Leipzig Airport to Vienna Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between LEJ and VIE include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Dusseldorf International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leipzig Airport (LEJ) to Vienna Airport (VIE)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Leipzig Airport to Vienna Airport flight is 96 €. A return plane ticket is currently 165 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from LEJ to VIE, book your trip one month ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Leipzig Airport to Vienna Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Leipzig Airport to Vienna Airport.
Handy information about Leipzig Airport (LEJ)
84% of flights departing from Leipzig Airport reach their destination on time. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when jetting out of LEJ.
To reach Leipzig Airport from central Leipzig, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to LEJ? If you're catching an early flight from Leipzig Airport to Vienna Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Vienna Airport (VIE)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Leipzig Airport to Vienna Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near VIE instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Vienna Airport rental car. Book your wheels from U-Save, Wheego or Dryyve and discover more of Vienna and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Vienna Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Vienna Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
From Vienna Airport, Vienna is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 15 minutes.
When to fly to Vienna Airport (VIE)
The quietest month for a flight from Leipzig Airport to Vienna Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Vienna based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Leipzig Airport to Vienna Airport for July if you'd like to visit Vienna during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LEJ to VIE in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.
Explore more of Austria
You've done Vienna, now it's time to explore other corners of Austria. Journey around 145 kilometres south-west to Graz to tick off its top sights. From Cathedral to Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Austria, head for Linz, roughly 153 kilometres west of Vienna. Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz) are among its highlights.