Flying from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Vienna Airport (VIE): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Geneva Airport to Vienna Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Geneva and Vienna are in the same timezone, UTC+1.
Flights from GVA to VIE start from 09:35 — the earliest with Austrian. The last departure is at 20:00 with Austrian. In total, you can choose from 17 weekly Geneva Airport to Vienna Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your GVA to VIE flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Austrian Airlines has direct flights from Geneva Airport to Vienna Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Vienna — and maybe even more of Austria if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Austrian Airlines.
With an impressive 86.71% of services landing on schedule, Austrian Airlines has the best on-time record for GVA to VIE flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Geneva Airport to Vienna Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between GVA and VIE:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Zurich Airport
Handy information about Geneva Airport (GVA)
Of the flights that depart from Geneva Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Geneva Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Geneva. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 10 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Geneva Airport to Vienna Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near GVA:
Arriving at Vienna Airport (VIE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Geneva Airport to Vienna Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near VIE instead:
Pick up a Vienna Airport rental car and discover Vienna and beyond with your own set of wheels. U-Save, Wheego and Dryyve are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Vienna Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Vienna Airport (VIE)
The quietest month for a flight from Geneva Airport to Vienna Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Vienna based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Vienna is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Geneva Airport to Vienna Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 5ºC. Look for cheap tickets from GVA to VIE around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Austria
You've visited Vienna, now it's time to explore other corners of Austria. Journey around 145 kilometres south-west to Graz to tick off its leading sights. From Cathedral to Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Austria, head for Linz, roughly 153 kilometres west of Vienna. Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz) are among the biggest draws.
