Cheap flights from Budapest to Vienna

The shoulder weeks around May tend to offer better availability before the summer peak fills up. Booking a few weeks ahead usually gives you more choice across carriers. Weekday departures often have fewer restrictions than weekend flights, though prices shift daily. Holiday periods bring tighter schedules on popular days, so plan accordingly when travelling.

Low-cost carriers like Norwegian and Pegasus typically operate direct services with simpler fare structures where seats and bags are priced separately. Full-service airlines such as Austrian, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Air Serbia, and KLM Cityhopper route through their hubs in Vienna, Amsterdam, Warsaw or Belgrade, giving you a single ticket even when the journey involves a transfer. Eurowings and Sun Express also appear on the schedule with connecting options. Air Dolomiti adds another connection possibility via its network.

Before you land, check how you will reach central Vienna from Schwechat Intl. The airport sits just outside the city centre with regular train links to the main station within about twenty minutes. Taxis and ride services are available at arrivals level if you prefer door-to-door travel. Keep your passport or ID ready since Austria is in the Schengen area and border checks are minimal but still possible.

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 Vienna requires any specific entry documents for your nationality before booking.
• Check if your chosen airline includes checked baggage in the fare you select.
• Confirm whether a connecting itinerary is on one ticket or separate reservations.
• Compare departure times across airlines to see which fits your schedule best.
• Book during shoulder weeks rather than peak summer if flexibility matters.