Warsaw to Vienna (WAW–VIE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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WAW–VIE is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. LOT Polish Airlines, Austrian Airlines and Ryanair lead the route. The flight covers 341 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LO LOT Polish Airlines Also: AI, B6, BR, LG, OU, TK | 41 | 223, E75, E95 | 1h15-1h25 | – | Star Alliance | AI, B6, BR, LG, OU, TK |
| OS Austrian Airlines Also: AZ, ET | 41 | 223, 73H, E90, E95 | 1h15-1h25 | – | Star Alliance | AZ, ET |
| FR Ryanair | 4 | 320 | 1h20 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Vienna from Warsaw
| Metric | WAW→VIE | KRK→VIE |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from WAW | – | 153 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 170 | 26 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h |
Travel Essentials
WAW: CEST · VIE: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Warsaw, it's 6:00 PM in Vienna.
Polish passport holders enter Austria freely as fellow EU and Schengen citizens. No visa, no border control on flights from Poland, no time limit on stays. A valid Polish passport or national ID card (dowod osobisty) is sufficient. Both countries are in the Schengen zone, so flights between them are treated as domestic, with no immigration formalities.
Direct flights from Warsaw Chopin (WAW) to Vienna (VIE) take about 1 hour 25 minutes on LOT and Austrian Airlines. Wizz Air and Ryanair serve the route from Warsaw Modlin (WMI) and Krakow (KRK). From Krakow to Vienna is about 1 hour 10 minutes. The train is also a strong option: Warsaw to Vienna runs about 7 hours on PKP Intercity/OBB nightjet, and Krakow to Vienna takes about 5 hours 30 minutes.
Austria uses the euro. No currency exchange needed for travelers from the eurozone, though Poland uses the zloty, so exchange PLN to EUR before departure or withdraw euros from ATMs in Austria. ATM fees vary by bank, but Euronet ATMs (common at airports and tourist spots) charge high fees, so use local bank ATMs instead. Card payments work everywhere. No mandatory vaccinations. Vienna's City Airport Train (CAT) runs from VIE to Wien Mitte station in 16 minutes for EUR 14.90 one-way. The cheaper S-Bahn (S7 line) takes 25 minutes for EUR 4.40.
SKM (Szybka Kolej Miejska) commuter rail Line S2/S3 connects Warsaw Central (Warszawa Centralna) to WAW in 25 minutes (PLN 4.40 within Zone 1, or PLN 7.00 including Zone 2). Trains depart roughly every 15–30 minutes. The platform is directly below the terminal; no bus transfer needed.Bus lines 175, 188, and N32 (night) serve the city center for PLN 4.40. Taxis cost PLN 40–60 from the center (20–30 min). Uber and Bolt (dominant ride-share in Poland) run PLN 30–50. Parking from PLN 30/day in the remote car park.
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.
WAW–VIE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from WAW to VIE
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) and Vienna International Airport (VIE) are connected by nonstop service from LOT Polish Airlines, Austrian Airlines and Ryanair. With 170 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
WAW to VIE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from WAW to VIE is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 341 miles (549 km). There are approximately 170 weekly flights outbound and 162 return, totaling 332 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Munich, Budapest Liszt Ferenc and Vilnius. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Balice (KRK).