Flying from Nairobi to Vienna International Airport (VIE): What you need to know
The timezone in Vienna is UTC+1, which is two hours behind Nairobi. Vienna International Airport is located in Vienna.
To ensure you catch your flight from Nairobi to VIE, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Get a head start by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Nairobi
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Nairobi to VIE with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between NBO and VIE include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The journey from central Nairobi to NBO takes around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Nairobi to Vienna International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
62% of flights leaving from Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)
WIL is around 10 kilometres from central Nairobi. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Nairobi to VIE flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Nairobi Wilson Airport:
72% of flights departing Nairobi Wilson Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Vienna International Airport (VIE)
If you have a late flight from Nairobi to Vienna International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near VIE:
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Nairobi to Vienna International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
From Vienna International Airport, central Vienna is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It typically takes 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nairobi to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Nairobi to Vienna International Airport is 262 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 576 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Nairobi to VIE if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Affordable Nairobi to Vienna International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Uncover a great deal on a flight from Nairobi to Vienna International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Nairobi to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to go to Vienna. July is when most people book flights from Nairobi to Vienna International Airport (VIE), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Nairobi to VIE plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Vienna to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Nairobi to Vienna International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Vienna
After booking your flight from Nairobi to Vienna International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vienna:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Historic Centre of Vienna, Vienna State Opera and St. Stephen's Cathedral are major attractions which should feature on every Vienna itinerary.
Explore more of Austria
Vienna has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Austria waiting to be explored. Around 145 kilometres southwest of Vienna, a trip to Graz will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Cathedral, Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg.
If you're looking to explore 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 highlights.