Dulles to Vienna (IAD–VIE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4,453 mi airlines 7/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
OS42
OS Austrian
76W
7:00 PM
EDT
8:30 AM+1
CET
8h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
OS41
OS Austrian
76W
10:35 AM
CET T3
3:40 PM
EDT
10h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Dulles to Vienna
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 4,453 mi 8h 30m nonstop +5h ahead 49 1-stop hubs

IAD–VIE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Austrian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,453 miles in approximately 8h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–VIE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
OS Austrian Airlines 7 76W 8h30 61% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
76W Boeing 767-300ER – OS
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: OS (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAD to VIE direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to VIE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
49
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~49h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,058
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAD → VIE
61%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
61%
Return
VIE → IAD
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Vienna is 5 hours ahead of Dulles.
IAD: EDT · VIE: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 11:00 PM in Vienna.
Distance & Flight Time
4,453 mi / 7,165 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 30m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Austria and the entire Schengen area visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No advance application is needed. The 90-day clock is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.

Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

Getting from VIE

The S7 commuter rail runs to Wien Mitte in 30–35 minutes (€4.20 every 30 minutes). The CAT (City Airport Train) is faster at 16 minutes (€14.90) and includes a city check-in facility at Wien Mitte.Taxis to the center cost €35–45 metered. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. The Vienna City Card covers all S-Bahn travel and is worth buying if you plan to use public transit throughout your stay.

Vienna Climate

Continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. July and August average 25–30°C with occasional thunderstorms. Winter (December–February) brings temperatures of −5–4°C. Snow and freezing fog are the main disruption risks at VIE, typically causing delays rather than cancellations.

Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are mild at 10–20°C. Föhn winds in spring can cause turbulence on approaches. Pack layers year-round. Mornings and evenings can be significantly cooler than afternoons.

IAD–VIE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Vienna route.
Route details
Distance4,453 mi / 7,165 km
Flight time8h 30m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections49 hubs
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: VIE
IATA / ICAOVIE / LOWW
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Passengers/yr31.7M
Elevation600 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to VIE flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Vienna International Airport take approximately 8h 30m. The route covers 4,453 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Austrian Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from IAD to VIE. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BER, MXP, HAM, LTN, BUD, HEL, NCE, WAW, ATH, PUJ, GYD, CGN, GVA, YVR, MUC, ZRH, AMS, LIS, CPH, LHR, CDG, EWR, FRA, BOS, YYZ, JED, SFO, FCO, BRU, MAD, IST, ORD, BCN, PRN, AMM, JFK, CAI, EDI, DXB, TLV, YUL, DUB, DOH, AUH, HND, ADD, RUH, ICN and PEK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Vienna is 5 hours ahead of Dulles.
Yes, return flights from VIE to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IAD to VIE

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Vienna International Airport (VIE) are connected by nonstop service from Austrian Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAD to VIE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to VIE ranges from 8 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,453 miles (7,165 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via BER. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.