Travelling from Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport (VIE): what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Johannesburg. O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport (VIE) taking off from here.
Vienna is 1 hour behind Johannesburg. Vienna International Airport is located in Vienna, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Johannesburg to VIE, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, 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 high season in general.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
We make it easy to plan a flight from Johannesburg to VIE that includes a stopover. To see all the options departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between JNB and VIE include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
From the centre of Johannesburg, JNB is around 29 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
After a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near O.R. Tambo International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
About Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near VIE instead:
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
Vienna International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from central Vienna. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 31 minutes.
It'll take around 58 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport is R 5,517. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 9,542. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
We recommend booking as soon as possible to lock in cheap tickets from Johannesburg to VIE. You're more likely to snag a great deal and enjoy more options for departure times and travel dates.
Use the 'Whole month' search function and compare the prices of tickets from Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport across each month. The lowest fares are highlighted in green, making it easy to choose a flight your budget will love.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from Johannesburg to VIE. There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped. We'll update you when the price changes.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
June is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Vienna, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Vienna is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Johannesburg to VIE in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 5ºC. Search for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Vienna
After locking in your flight from Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Vienna:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Schonbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral and Vienna State Opera are must-visits when exploring Vienna.
Complete your Vienna trip with a car rental
Hop behind the wheel of one of our car rentals in Vienna and explore the city at your own pace. Easily compare prices from trusted rental companies in one go after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Johannesburg to Vienna International Airport.