Flying from Cologne Airport (CGN) to Vienna Airport (VIE): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Cologne Airport to Vienna Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Vienna's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Cologne.
Flights from CGN to VIE start from 06:30 — the earliest with Eurowings. The last departure is at 21:05 with Ryanair. In total, you can choose from 29 weekly Cologne Airport to Vienna Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your CGN to VIE flight.
Flying during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can fly nonstop to Vienna, Austria. Prepare for takeoff with one of these carriers that operate direct flights from Cologne Airport to Vienna Airport:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Eurowings on this route.
With an impressive 84.65% of services arriving on schedule, Austrian Airlines has the best on-time record for CGN to VIE flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cologne Airport to Vienna Airport. These are the top stopovers between CGN and VIE:
Munich Airport
Zurich Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cologne Airport (CGN) to Vienna Airport (VIE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cologne Airport to Vienna Airport flight is C$45. A round-trip plane ticket is currently C$97. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from CGN to VIE, book your journey one month ahead of your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Cologne Airport to Vienna Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CGN to VIE.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Cologne Airport to Vienna Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Cologne Airport (CGN)
Of all flights departing from Cologne Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Cologne to Cologne Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Cologne Airport to Vienna Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near CGN:
Arriving at Vienna Airport (VIE)
If you're coming in on a late Cologne Airport to Vienna Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near VIE:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Vienna Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from U-Save, Wheego or Dryyve and explore beyond Vienna's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Vienna Airport about one week before your departure date.
When to fly to Vienna Airport (VIE)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Cologne Airport to Vienna Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Vienna. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Cologne Airport to Vienna Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Vienna, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CGN to VIE in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.
Explore more of Austria
You've visited Vienna, now it's time to discover other parts of Austria. Travel around 145 kilometres south-west to Graz to check off its popular sights. From Cathedral to Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Austria, consider Linz, about 153 kilometres west of Vienna. Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz) are key reasons to visit.