Cheap flights from Athens to Vienna

March stands out as the lowest cost period for this route before summer travel picks up. School holidays across Europe and December festive dates tend to push prices higher than normal levels. Flying on weekdays rather than weekends often produces better value, though availability varies by season. Book several weeks ahead when possible, especially around major European public holidays.

Full service carriers like Austrian and LOT Polish Airlines include checked luggage and meals in their standard tickets. Low cost options such as Ryanair, Easyjet, and Pegasus charge separately for bags and seat selection. Sky Express and Malta Air offer limited schedules on this connection. Transavia France flies from Athens with seasonal adjustments. Norwegian International provides European network coverage but may require transfers.

Schwechat airport sits roughly twenty kilometers east of Vienna city centre when you land after dark. Airport express trains run regularly through the night to Hauptbahnhof, while taxis wait outside arrivals regardless of hour. The train takes about half an hour into central Vienna depending on your final stop. Late evening flights sometimes face delays during busy travel periods.

Currency

EUR (€)

Power sockets

Type C, F · 230 V

Language

Austrian Sign Language, German

Emergency number

112, 120, 122

Driving side

right

Calling code

+43

Internet domain

.at

EU / Schengen

EU member, Schengen area

Population of Vienna

2.0 M (2025)

Time zone

UTC+01 (Europe/Vienna)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Verify your passport or ID meets Austrian entry requirements before departure.
• Check whether your baggage allowance covers what you plan to carry through security.
• Confirm if separate tickets mean a new check in is required for connections.
• Compare the total price including optional extras across different airlines.
• Consider alternative airports when available in either city.