Cheap flights from Bologna to Vienna

The shoulder weeks surrounding December tend to offer more choice before holiday demand builds up or after it settles. That is when December itself becomes the cheapest month for this route according to available pricing data. Flying mid-week rather than at weekends often yields lower fares, and avoiding school breaks in Austria can make a difference too.

Ryanair operates as a low-cost carrier with straightforward point-to-point service on this corridor. Malta Air, ITA Airways, Austrian and KLM Cityhopper provide full-service options that include baggage or meals depending on the fare class. Air Serbia, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, HOP! and Air Dolomiti connect through their respective hubs before reaching either Bologna or Vienna.

Schwechat Intl handles steady traffic but remains compact enough for quick terminal navigation without long walks between gates. Buses run regularly into the city centre while trains link directly to Vienna Hauptbahnhof where connections spread across Austria. Allow extra time during peak hours when multiple arrivals cluster together on the same schedule blocks.

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 whether your ticket lands at Schwechat or an alternative airport near Vienna before booking.
• Check baggage allowances separately for any low-cost carrier since Ryanair charges differently than full-service airlines.
• Review connection terms if booking separate tickets rather than a single itinerary through one airline.
• Ensure passport validity meets Austrian entry requirements well in advance of travel dates.
• Consider how December weather may affect ground transport timing into the city.