Cheap flights from Katowice to Vienna

October is the cheapest month on this route, and fares are shown for September through May, so the whole autumn-to-spring stretch is worth comparing. Autumn and late winter are the quiet periods; the weeks before Christmas and around Easter push prices up on both the Polish and the Austrian side. Midweek departures are usually lighter than Friday evenings and Sunday returns, when people fly home. If your trip falls on a public holiday in either country, book early instead of waiting for a drop.

Three carriers sell tickets on this route, and none of them is a low-cost airline. LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa and Air Dolomiti are all full-service, and every one of them flies you to Vienna with a change of plane rather than non-stop. The real difference shows up in the fare rules: full-service tickets often include a checked bag and a drink on board, but the lightest fare families may leave the bag out, so compare what each fare actually includes. If you are travelling with luggage, a single through ticket keeps your bag checked to Vienna instead of making you collect it at the connection.

Your flight lands at Vienna Schwechat Intl, the airport that serves the Austrian capital, and it sits outside the city rather than in it. Trains and buses run between the terminal and the centre, and taxis and ride-hailing wait at arrivals; the train is usually the simplest option with luggage. Because the airport is away from town, leave time at the end of your trip for the transfer back, and check which stop is closest to where you are staying before you choose a service. Arriving late in the evening, confirm your connection into the city rather than assuming one runs all night.

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+02 (Europe/Vienna)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Katowice has one airport, Pyrzowice, so check that your ticket departs from there and plan the journey to it.
• Every option here involves a change of plane, so check the total journey time and the layover, not just the departure time.
• If your flights are on separate tickets, you carry the risk of a missed connection and must re-check your bags.
• Fares on LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa and Air Dolomiti do not always include a checked bag, so read the fare rules.
• Austria is in the Schengen area, so bring a passport or ID card valid for the whole trip.
• October is the cheapest month, so if your dates are flexible, compare it with the months either side on the price calendar.