Austria Travel Guide

Plan your trip to Austria

Choose a city and airport first, then compare airlines and routes.

Vienna is the federal capital of Austria. Check your arrival airport, applicable entry documents and ticket baggage conditions before travelling.

Capital
Vienna
Currency
Euro / EUR
Common language
CLDR territory-language data records commonly used languages including German, English, Croatian, Slovenian, Hungarian. Usage varies by region; CLDR population figures are estimates.
Time
IANA time zone Europe/Vienna; standard time is UTC+1 and daylight saving time is UTC+2. Confirm local times on your itinerary

Major airports in Austria

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Airlines for travel in Austria

An airline’s hubs can determine whether your trip is nonstop or requires a connection.

Airlines, codes, key hubs and networks for travel in Austria
AirlineCodeKey hubsNetwork
Austrian AirlinesOSVIE / INN / AMS / BRU / CPH / WAW / AGP / ALC / AMM / AOK / ARN / ATHThe baggage number and dimensions shown in the selected fare on the booking date apply.

How to travel around Austria by air

What to expect when flying between cities or connecting after an international arrival.

Flying between cities in Austria

  • Check Austrian baggage allowance against your booked fare
    When flying Austrian Airlines, check the baggage number and dimensions shown in the fare selected on the booking date. This guidance does not set a universal free allowance.

Arriving from another country

  • Check supporting documents with the competent consulate
    The Austrian Foreign Ministry refers travellers to the competent consulate for specific supporting documents. Consult the guidance appropriate to your documents, purpose and itinerary rather than applying one checklist to everyone.

Popular cities to visit in Austria

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International routes to Austria

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Popular international flight routes to Austria
RouteArrival airportRegion
JFK to VIEVIEUS
LHR to VIEVIEGB
FRA to SZGSZGDE

Before you fly to Austria

Complete these checks before departure.

Check current CAT operation before airport travel

Vienna Airport lists the CAT connection to Wien-Mitte, while the current page also notes temporary operation with premium coaches. Check the actual operating arrangement before travel instead of inferring the mode from the service name.

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Austria flight and airport FAQs

Which Austrian baggage conditions should I check?

Check the baggage number and dimensions shown in your selected fare on the booking date rather than applying another fare’s allowance.

Does the CAT name guarantee current train operation?

Do not infer that from the name. The airport page currently notes temporary premium-coach operation; check the arrangement for your travel day.