Flights to Vienna

Vienna is Austria's capital and largest city, with a historic centre of palaces, opera houses and coffee houses. Most flights from the US arrive at Vienna International Airport, about 18 km southeast of the centre and linked to it by train and bus. The city is compact enough that most visitors rely on the U-Bahn, trams and walking.

Airports: VIE
Currency: EUR
Passport needed: Yes
US cities with nonstops: 5

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Airports in Vienna and getting into town

VIE

Vienna International Airport

11 miles (18 km) from the city centre. 31.7 million passengers in 2024

How	Route	Time	Cost
Train	S7 S-Bahn to Wien St. Marx (currently terminates there because of rail works)	about 30m	EUR 3.60 single
Train	City Airport Train (CAT) to Wien Mitte; runs as premium buses from 7 September 2026 until about 31 October 2027	about 21m	–
Bus	Vienna Airport Lines bus to the city	–	EUR 7 single

Travel essentials for Vienna

Entry requirements for US citizens

US citizens need a valid passport, but no visa, for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area.

Your passport should be valid for at least three months after you plan to leave the Schengen Area (six months is recommended). The EU Entry/Exit System has been fully operational since 10 April 2026, so your fingerprints and a photo are taken at your first entry instead of a passport stamp. ETIAS, a travel authorisation costing €20 and valid for three years, is not required yet and has no confirmed start date, so check travel-europe.europa.eu before you fly.

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Currency: euro (EUR)
Language: German
Plugs: Type C and F, 230 V
Time zone: Europe/Vienna

When to visit Vienna

Late spring and early autumn are mild, with average highs from the high 50s to low 70s °F. July and August average highs near 80 °F, while December and January highs stay around 40 °F.

Busiest: Jun–Aug. Quieter shoulder season: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.

Average temperatures in Vienna (°F)

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Month	Avg high	Avg low
Jan	40°F (4°C)	32°F (0°C)
Feb	45°F (7°C)	34°F (1°C)
Mar	52°F (11°C)	39°F (4°C)
Apr	63°F (17°C)	47°F (8°C)
May	70°F (21°C)	54°F (12°C)
Jun	78°F (26°C)	62°F (17°C)
Jul	80°F (27°C)	64°F (18°C)
Aug	80°F (27°C)	64°F (18°C)
Sep	71°F (22°C)	57°F (14°C)
Oct	59°F (15°C)	48°F (9°C)
Nov	49°F (9°C)	41°F (5°C)
Dec	40°F (4°C)	33°F (1°C)

Tips for visiting Vienna

Railway works from 7 September 2026 to the end of October 2027 affect airport rail services, so check the S7 and CAT timetables before you travel.
The CAT airport service runs as a premium bus between Vienna Airport and Wien Mitte until the works finish, about every 12 to 15 minutes.
Railjet trains run from the airport to Wien Hauptbahnhof (main station) in about 15 minutes.
Vienna's public transport sits in a single core fare zone, so one ticket type covers the U-Bahn, trams and buses in the city.
Night buses replace daytime services from about 00:30 to 05:00, and the U-Bahn runs through the night on weekends.

Frequently asked questions

Which airports serve Vienna?

Vienna is served by Vienna International Airport (VIE). Vienna International Airport handled about 31.7 million passengers in 2024.

Do US citizens need a visa for Vienna?

US citizens need a valid passport, but no visa, for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen Area. Your passport should be valid for at least three months after you plan to leave the Schengen Area (six months is recommended). The EU Entry/Exit System has been fully operational since 10 April 2026, so your fingerprints and a photo are taken at your first entry instead of a passport stamp. ETIAS, a travel authorisation costing €20 and valid for three years, is not required yet and has no confirmed start date, so check travel-europe.europa.eu before you fly.

When is the best time to visit Vienna?

Late spring and early autumn are mild, with average highs from the high 50s to low 70s °F. July and August average highs near 80 °F, while December and January highs stay around 40 °F.

How do I get from Vienna International Airport to the city centre?

S7 S-Bahn to Wien St. Marx (currently terminates there because of rail works), about 30 minutes, EUR 3.60 single. Other options include city airport train and vienna airport lines bus to the city.

Which US cities have nonstop flights to Vienna?

Among the cities we cover, Boston (about 0m), Chicago (about 0m), Los Angeles (about 0m), New York (about 0m) and Washington, D.C. (about 0m) have nonstop service to Vienna as of October 2026.

What currency is used in Vienna?

Vienna uses the euro (EUR).

Sources

Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.

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