Travelling from Seattle to Vienna International Airport (VIE): What you need to know
Seattle has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for booking a flight from Seattle to Vienna International Airport (VIE) flying out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) or Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE).
Vienna International Airport is located in Vienna. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is eight hours ahead of Seattle.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Seattle to VIE.
In peak travel periods, allow for longer wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Seattle to VIE that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SEA and VIE include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 23 kilometres from the centre of Seattle, SEA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 55 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Seattle to Vienna International Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that depart SEA land on time.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
You can reach LKE from the centre of Seattle in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes to travel the 3 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your Seattle to VIE flight? Kick back in a hotel near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
About Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Seattle to Vienna International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near VIE instead:
Pick up a Vienna International Airport rental car and discover Vienna and beyond with your own wheels. U-Save, Wheego and Dryyve are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride around one week before your Seattle to Vienna International Airport flight.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
The centre of Vienna is around 16 kilometres from Vienna International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do some research before your trip.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
239 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Vienna International Airport. A return flight starts at 424 €. These fares may change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Seattle to VIE, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Seattle to Vienna International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
June is the most popular month for flights from Seattle to Vienna International Airport (VIE). Visit Vienna in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Before locking in your Seattle to VIE plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Vienna, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Seattle to Vienna International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Vienna
Once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Vienna International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Vienna:
There are loads of exciting things to do in Vienna when you're ready to sightsee. Make your way to Historic Centre of Vienna followed by Vienna State Opera and St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Explore more of Austria
You've done Vienna, now it's time to explore more of Austria. Travel about 145 kilometres south-west to Graz to tick off its top attractions. From Cathedral to Hauptplatz and Das grüne Herz Österreichs, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 177 kilometres west of Vienna, Linz is another favourite stop in Austria. Experience major highlights starting with Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz).
