Flying from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Vienna International Airport to Edinburgh Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Edinburgh's timezone is UTC+0, which makes Edinburgh one hour behind Vienna.
Every week, there are three Vienna International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, go for the 06:10 Ryanair flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 19:10 with Jet2.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your VIE to EDI flight.
During popular months such as June, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Ryanair is your gateway to discovering Edinburgh (and maybe even some other great corners of United Kingdom!). Browse the direct flights from Vienna International Airport to Edinburgh Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Ryanair on this route.
Ryanair is the most punctual carrier that operates VIE to EDI flights, with 77.14% of its services landing on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
C$32 is the best price for a one-way Vienna International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Return flights start at C$119. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from VIE to EDI, reserve your trip five months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Vienna International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from VIE to EDI.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Vienna International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Vienna International Airport (VIE)
78.59% of flights that take off from Vienna International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Vienna to Vienna International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to VIE? If you're catching an early flight from Vienna International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you're getting in on a late Vienna International Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near EDI:
Travel at your own speed with an Edinburgh Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and find adventure across Edinburgh and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
From Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 40 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
June is the busiest month for flights from Vienna International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Edinburgh in January.
The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Lock in your flights from Vienna International Airport to Edinburgh Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from VIE to EDI in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of United Kingdom
You've done Edinburgh, now it's time to explore other corners of United Kingdom. Travel about 402 kilometres south to Birmingham to tick off its leading sights. From Cadbury World to The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're interested in discovering another side of United Kingdom, consider Glasgow, about 64 kilometres west of Edinburgh. Glasgow Cathedral, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Riverside Museum are key highlights.