Flying from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Altenrhein Airport (ACH): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Vienna International Airport to Altenrhein Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour.
Vienna and Altenrhein are in the UTC+1 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Take your pick of 23 weekly Vienna International Airport to Altenrhein Airport flights. The 08:35 departure with Peoples Viennaline is the earliest available. Peoples Viennaline operates the last service of the day at 19:25.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your VIE to ACH flight.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Jetting into Altenrhein (and then exploring more of Switzerland!) is a cinch with Peoples Viennaline. This popular carrier has direct flights from Vienna International Airport to Altenrhein Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Peoples Viennaline.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
195 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Vienna International Airport to Altenrhein Airport flight. A return flight starts from 350 €. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from VIE to ACH, book your trip six months before your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Vienna International Airport to Altenrhein Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from VIE to ACH.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Vienna International Airport to Altenrhein Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Of all flights leaving Vienna International Airport, 78.59% land on time at their destination.
Vienna International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Vienna. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near VIE? If you're catching an early flight from Vienna International Airport to Altenrhein Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
Reserve a hotel close to ACH if you're on a late Vienna International Airport to Altenrhein Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab an Altenrhein Airport rental car and check out destinations off the typical tourist track. Sixt and Europcar can hook you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Altenrhein and beyond.
Reserve your ride from Altenrhein Airport at least a few weeks in advance to get the lowest price possible. If you're planning to travel during a peak period, it's smart to book even earlier.
Getting from Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to central Altenrhein
Altenrhein Airport to the centre of Altenrhein has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Altenrhein Airport (ACH)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Vienna International Airport to Altenrhein Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Altenrhein. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Vienna International Airport to Altenrhein Airport for July if you want to go to Altenrhein during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from VIE to ACH in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've visited Altenrhein, now it's time to discover other parts of Switzerland. Travel about 80 kilometres west to Zurich to tick off its popular sights. From Bahnhofstrasse to Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Basel is another standout destination in Switzerland and is around 153 kilometres west of Altenrhein. No journey is complete without seeing Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.
