Flying from Glasgow to Vienna International Airport (VIE): What you need to know
Glasgow's main base, Glasgow Airport (GLA), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Glasgow to Vienna International Airport (VIE).
The average length of a direct Glasgow to Vienna International Airport flight is 2 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Vienna is UTC+1, which is one hour ahead of Glasgow. Vienna International Airport is located in Vienna.
To ensure you get on your flight from Glasgow to VIE, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like September. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Glasgow
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
Glasgow Airport (GLA) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Glasgow to Vienna International Airport (VIE) take off from this terminal.
Book your direct flight from Glasgow to Vienna International Airport with Jet2. This top airline offers services from GLA.
The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with Jet2 between GLA and VIE.
Jet2 tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 83.33% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
Travelling from central Glasgow to GLA takes around 30 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kms (8 miles) in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Glasgow to Vienna International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Glasgow Airport:
Glasgow Airport has a solid on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from GLA arrive at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Glasgow to Vienna International Airport. Check out these connections between Glasgow Prestwick Airport and VIE:
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)
Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernandez Airport (ALC)
On public transport, you can travel from central Glasgow to PIK in around 55 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kms (30 miles) away, and getting there by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Glasgow Prestwick Airport the day before your Glasgow to VIE flight:
The majority of flights that leave Glasgow Prestwick Airport touch down at their destination within the expected time frame. It boasts an on-time performance rate of 83%.
About Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Glasgow to Vienna International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near VIE instead:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Glasgow to Vienna International Airport flight.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
From Vienna International Airport, central Vienna is around 18 kms (11 miles) away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Glasgow to Vienna International Airport is £36. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £76. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Glasgow to VIE if you book early. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Glasgow to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to go to Vienna. July is when most people book flights from Glasgow to Vienna International Airport (VIE), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a Glasgow to VIE plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Vienna to range from 14ºC to 29ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Glasgow to Vienna International Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC and 5ºC.
More about Vienna
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Vienna right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Glasgow to Vienna International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Historic Centre of Vienna, Vienna State Opera and St. Stephen's Cathedral are top sights which should feature on any good Vienna itinerary.
Explore more of Austria
Graz is just one of the many cities in Austria waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Vienna. Around 145 kms (90 miles) away to the southwest, its best attractions include Cathedral, Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg.
Linz is another favourite destination in Austria and is around 177 kms (110 miles) west of Vienna. No journey is complete without dropping by Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz).