Cheap flights from Southampton to Vienna

September is the cheapest month on this route, and the price calendar runs through autumn, winter and early spring, with March also showing fares. Late September and October are mild at both ends, while November and December bring Vienna's Christmas market season and heavier demand, so book early if that is when you want to go. Weekday departures tend to be calmer than Friday and Sunday, and school holidays in the United Kingdom push fares up on every connection. January goes quiet once the holidays are over.

No carrier flies Southampton to Vienna non-stop, so every option here is a connection. Easyjet is the low-cost piece of the puzzle, with fares that cover your seat and a small cabin bag and little else. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines routes you through Amsterdam, Aer Lingus through Dublin, and British Airways through its London hubs, while Loganair Limited feeds regional flights into the bigger networks and Qatar Airways sells the trip as part of a longer itinerary through Doha. Baggage rules differ between the low-cost and full-service tickets, so check what each fare actually includes before you compare totals.

Vienna is served by one main airport, Schwechat Intl, which sits south-east of the city and a short ride from the centre. The airport train and the suburban rail line both run into town, with buses and taxis as alternatives if you land after the trains thin out. Allow extra time at passport control when you arrive from outside the Schengen area, which is the case if you connect through Dublin or Doha. At the Southampton end the airport is small, so check-in and security move quickly, but leave a comfortable gap at your hub — Amsterdam, Dublin, London and Doha all involve a walk between gates.

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

• Check your departure airport before you book: Southampton has a single terminal, so there is no second option to mix up.
• On low-cost fares such as Easyjet, add a checked bag to the fare before you compare it with a full-service ticket.
• If your trip joins two separate tickets, leave a long gap at the hub — the airline will not rebook you if the first flight runs late.
• Bring a passport valid for the whole stay and check Austria's entry rules if you travel on a non-British or non-EU passport.
• September is the cheapest month on the calendar; if your dates fall in December, book earlier rather than later.