Cheap flights from Leipzig/Halle to Vienna

The weeks on either side of October often soften fares before October itself becomes the cheapest month in the calendar. From November through March the route is generally calmer, except around Christmas and New Year, while April to July climbs as summer trips and school holidays approach. Midweek departures can be easier to book than weekend ones, and it is worth checking whether your dates fall on a local holiday in either country.

Three of the named carriers are low-cost and seven are full-service or regional: Eurowings, Pegasus and Sun Express on the budget side, and Austrian, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti and Braathens Regional Aviation on the other. Direct flights exist, but some itineraries connect through a hub, so check whether your booking is one ticket or separate ones and what each fare includes. Low-cost and full-service tickets can differ sharply in baggage, seats and changes, so compare the fare rules rather than the headline price alone.

Getting into Vienna from Schwechat Intl is straightforward by rail and road: trains and buses run into the centre, with taxis and ride-hailing for door-to-door trips. The airport sits outside the city, so allow transfer time, particularly for late arrivals or early departures. Check which terminal you land at, buy or validate transport tickets before boarding, and keep the first hour simple if you arrive tired.

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

• Check whether your itinerary is one ticket or separate tickets, especially when a connection is involved.
• Confirm your departure airport, since Leipzig/Halle has a single airport.
• Compare baggage, seat and change rules before paying, as fares include different amounts.
• Check passport and entry requirements for Austria before booking.
• Start with October fares, then compare nearby months in the fare calendar.
• Allow extra transfer time after landing if your flight arrives late.