Vienna to Munich (VIE–MUC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
VIE–MUC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Austrian Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 221 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OS Austrian Airlines Also: AI, ET, LH, NH, SQ, TG | 35 | 223, 320, E95 | 1h | – | Star Alliance | AI, ET, LH, NH, SQ, TG |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Munich from Vienna
| Metric | VIE→MUC | GRZ→MUC | LNZ→MUC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from VIE | – | 94 mi | 110 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 84 | 35 | – |
| Flight time | 1h | 0h 40m | 0h 37m |
Travel Essentials
VIE: CEST · MUC: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Vienna, it's 6:00 PM in Munich.
Both Austria and Germany are EU and Schengen member states. Austrian citizens have full freedom of movement and can live, work, and travel in Germany without a visa or time limit. A valid passport or national ID card is sufficient for entry.
The City Airport Train (CAT) runs non-stop between Wien Mitte station and VIE in 16 minutes (€14.90 one-way, €24.90 return). The S7 commuter rail covers the same route with stops in 30–35 minutes for €4.20.Taxis are metered but expensive; expect €35–45 from the city center. Uber and ride-shares cost €25–35. Parking at VIE runs €8–14/day in the remote lot with shuttle.
S8 S-Bahn to Marienplatz (central Munich) takes 40 minutes (€13.60). S1 offers an alternative route. Both run every 20 minutes, starting from around 4am. The Airport City Day Ticket (€12.80) covers all city zones and is worth buying if making multiple journeys.
Lufthansa Airport Bus to Hauptbahnhof costs €12 (45 min). Taxis to central Munich run €65–80. For Nuremberg, ICE trains run from the airport station via Munich Hauptbahnhof. The terminal complex (T1 and T2) is efficiently laid out with short walks between check-in and gates.
Continental climate at 453m elevation. Winters (December–February) bring regular snowfall and temperatures of −5 to 3°C. The airport is well-equipped for winter operations and rarely closes for snow, but heavy snowfall and black ice cause delays. Munich can be hit by Föhn wind events: a warm alpine wind that reduces visibility and generates turbulence.
Summers are warm (22–28°C) with afternoon thunderstorms common in July and August. These can be severe enough to ground aircraft temporarily. Spring and fall are pleasant but variable. October is reliably clear and often the best month for connections.
VIE–MUC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from VIE to MUC
Vienna International Airport (VIE) and Munich Airport (MUC) are connected by nonstop service from Austrian Airlines. With 84 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
VIE to MUC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from VIE to MUC is about 1 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 221 miles (355 km). There are approximately 84 weekly flights outbound and 67 return, totaling 151 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Stuttgart, Frankfurt Main and EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Feldkirchen bei Graz (GRZ) and Linz (LNZ).