Travelling from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Glasgow International Airport to Vienna International Airport.
Vienna is one hour ahead of Glasgow and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Your GLA to VIE flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Jetting into Vienna (and then discovering more of Austria!) is a cinch with Jet2. This popular carrier has direct flights from Glasgow International Airport to Vienna International Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Jet2 on this route.
Jet2 is the most punctual carrier offering GLA to VIE flights. A reliable 87.5% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Glasgow International Airport to Vienna International Airport. These are the top stopovers between GLA and VIE:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
R 1,296 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Glasgow International Airport to Vienna International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 2,793. These prices can change depending on availability.
Get cheap tickets from GLA to VIE by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Glasgow International Airport to Vienna International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
70.07% of flights taking off from Glasgow International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Glasgow International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Glasgow. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Glasgow International Airport to Vienna International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to GLA:
Arriving at Vienna International Airport (VIE)
If you're coming in on a late Glasgow International Airport to Vienna International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near VIE:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Vienna International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from U-Save, Wheego or Dryyve and explore beyond Vienna's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Vienna International Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
Vienna International Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from the centre of Vienna. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
When to fly to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Glasgow International Airport to Vienna International Airport. June is the most popular month to visit Vienna. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Before locking in your flight from Glasgow International Airport to Vienna International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Vienna, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GLA to VIE in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.
Explore more of Austria
Graz is just one of the many cities in Austria waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Vienna. Around 145 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Schlossberg, Kunsthaus Graz and Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Austria, head for Linz, about 153 kilometres west of Vienna. Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Hauptplatz are among the biggest draws.