Cheap Flights From Istanbul To Vienna

The high season runs through summer when prices climb toward the end of August. October stands out as the cheaper stretch, with milder weather and fewer crowds pulling demand down. Weekday departures tend to cost less than weekend flights, especially Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Booking two or three months ahead usually captures better rates before prices rise again.

Turkish Airlines operates direct connections between Istanbul airports and Vienna, carrying checked bags in most fares. Pegasus and Ajet fly the same route as low-cost carriers where tickets cover only cabin baggage unless you add extras during booking. Air Serbia, LOT Polish Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Malta Airlines, and Sky Express offer connecting itineraries that pass through their respective hubs before reaching Vienna.

Schwechat International Airport sits roughly fifteen kilometres east of central Vienna. Trains depart regularly from the terminal to Wien Mitte and Südbahnhof, taking about twenty-five minutes into the city centre. The S-Bahn runs frequently throughout the day, while airport shuttles provide door-to-door service to hotels. Taxis are available outside arrivals but require a fixed-rate ticket for Vienna destinations.

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 which Istanbul Airport your flight departs from since both Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen serve this route.
• Check whether your fare includes checked baggage on low-cost carriers like Pegasus or Ajet.
• Confirm that connecting flights are booked on a single ticket when using airlines like Air Serbia or KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
• Review passport validity requirements for entry into Austria before departure.
• Compare prices across multiple months since October shows lower averages than summer peaks.