Istanbul to Vienna (IST–VIE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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IST–VIE is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. EVA Air, Turkish Airlines and IndiGo lead the route. The flight covers 760 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 94 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR EVA Air | 28 | 32B, 32Q | 2h20-2h25 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| TK Turkish Airlines | 28 | 32B, 333, 77W | 2h15-2h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| 6E IndiGo | 21 | 32B, 32Q | 2h20-2h25 | – | – | – |
| GF Gulf Air | 21 | 32B, 32Q, 333 | 2h20-2h25 | – | – | – |
| J2 Azerbaijan Airlines | 21 | 32B, 32Q, 789 | 2h15-2h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Vienna from Istanbul
| Metric | IST→VIE | SAW→VIE | VAR→VIE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IST | – | 40 mi | 143 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 119 | 27 | 7 |
| Flight time | 2h 15m | 2h 20m | 1h 50m |
Travel Essentials
IST: +03 · VIE: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Istanbul, it's 4:00 PM in Vienna.
Turkish passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Austria. Apply at the Austrian Embassy in Ankara, the Consulate General in Istanbul, or a VFS Global center. The visa allows stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period across the entire Schengen area. Required documents include passport photos, bank statements, flight bookings, hotel reservations or a host invitation letter, and travel insurance covering at least EUR 30,000. The fee is EUR 90 for adults. Processing takes 10 to 15 working days. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.
Austria has a Turkish community of over 300,000 residents, concentrated in Vienna, Salzburg, and Innsbruck. If visiting family, include the host's Austrian residence documentation and a signed invitation letter (Einladung). Family visit applications are common at the Istanbul consulate. Apply at least 4 to 6 weeks before travel, especially during summer and December holiday periods when processing volumes increase.
Direct flights from Istanbul (IST) to Vienna (VIE) run about 2 hours 20 minutes on Turkish Airlines and Austrian Airlines. Multiple daily departures. Austria uses the euro, trading at roughly 38 TRY per EUR 1. At Vienna Airport, the City Airport Train (CAT) reaches Wien Mitte in 16 minutes for EUR 14.90 (TRY 566). The S7 suburban rail covers the same route in 25 minutes for EUR 2.40 (TRY 91). The Wiener Linien 24-hour pass costs EUR 8 (TRY 304) for unlimited metro, tram, and bus travel in Vienna.
Istanbul Metro M11 Gayrettepe–İstanbul Havalimanı line connects the airport to the broader metro network; from Gayrettepe (Mecidiyeköy/Levent area) the journey is about 35 minutes (₺60–70 with Istanbulkart). The line runs roughly 5am to midnight.Havaist express buses serve Taksim, Kadıköy, and other major hubs (₺50–80, 45–90 minutes depending on traffic). Taxis use a meter; expect ₺400–600 from Taksim or Sultanahmet. The airport is 35km northwest of the city; traffic on the O-7 motorway can be severe during peak hours.
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.
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.
IST–VIE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IST to VIE
İstanbul Airport (IST) and Vienna International Airport (VIE) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo, EVA Air, Gulf Air, Azerbaijan Airlines and Turkish Airlines. With 119 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IST to VIE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IST to VIE ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 760 miles (1,223 km). There are approximately 119 weekly flights outbound and 140 return, totaling 259 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
94 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via EBL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pendik, Istanbul (SAW) and Varna (VAR).