Cheap flights from Warsaw to Vienna

October comes out cheapest in the price calendar, and autumn generally undercuts the summer rush. Spring and early autumn are the sweet spots: mild weather, thinner crowds and fares that have not yet climbed for the holidays. Weekday departures, especially Tuesday and Wednesday, usually cost less than Friday evenings and Sunday returns, when both cities fill planes with weekend travellers. Skip the Christmas and New Year window and the Easter run if you are watching your budget, and book a few weeks ahead for the busy months.

Ryanair and Norwegian are the low-cost names you will see most often here, with fares that cover a seat and a small cabin bag and charge extra for checked luggage, seat selection and food. LOT Polish Airlines and Austrian fly the route as full-service carriers, so a checked bag and a drink usually come with the ticket. The airline mix also includes Air Dolomiti, Scandinavian Airlines and Malta Airlines, so check on each fare whether you are on a direct flight or a connection with a change of plane. When you compare a low-cost fare with a full-service one, add the bag and the seat first.

Vienna has one main airport, Schwechat Intl, and it sits well outside the city rather than at its edge, so plan on a transfer. The quickest way in is the dedicated rail link to the centre, with local trains and buses as the slower, cheaper option; taxis and ride-hailing run in as well. Allow extra time on the way back, because security at Schwechat gets busy in the morning bank and around the Christmas markets. If you land late, check the last train and bus times before you book, since the airport is not next to the hotels.

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 whether you fly from F. Chopin or Modlin, because Warsaw's two airports are far apart and the wrong one costs you the trip.
• On Ryanair and Norwegian fares, add a checked bag and seat selection before comparing the total with a full-service ticket.
• If a connection is on separate tickets, leave a long gap and be ready to rebook yourself when a leg slips.
• Carry a passport or ID card for Austria and check the entry rules for your nationality before departure.
• Book early for Christmas, New Year and Easter travel, and look at October for the lowest fares of the year.
• Compare a direct flight with a connecting fare only after adding the transfer time in Vienna.