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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Zurich to Vienna:

• Earliest: departs at 7:20 am and lands at 8:40 am
• Latest: departs at 8:50 pm and lands at 10:10 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 20m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Zurich to Vienna:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Zurich to Vienna takes 1h 20m, covering 374 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Zurich to Vienna range from $265 to $410, with an average of $323 over the past 12 months. Anything below $265 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the $323 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $225 round-trip via Rome Fiumicino (FCO), compared to $324 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $23–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Austrian Airlines and SWISS. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 195 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Zurich to Vienna flights, with 38% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 37%, afternoon flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Zurich and Vienna is around $231 round-trip, with a flight time of about 5h. Recent train fares are around $82, with a trip time of about 10h 51m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 65% lower. However, taking the train takes about 5+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Zurich to Vienna are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $189, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

Vienna Intl Airport (VIE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dryyve
• Wheego
• U-Save
• SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
• Klass Wagen

Flights from Zurich to Vienna usually depart from Zurich (ZRH) and arrive at Vienna Intl (VIE).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Zurich to Vienna route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 35m.

One-stop flights from Zurich to Vienna most commonly connect through:

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 79% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) - 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Zurich to Vienna. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $293 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $358, a difference of $65.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Austrian Airlines operates flights between Zurich and Vienna.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 07m, compared with 4h 32m via Hamburg (HAM) and 4h 33m via Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN).

Some of the most popular sights in Vienna are Stephansplatz, Austria Center Vienna and Prater. These are among the most viewed places in Vienna on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Zurich to Vienna flights:

• Austrian Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Austrian Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• SWISS: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• TAP AIR PORTUGAL: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

The average amount of CO₂ emitted per person for flights from Zurich to Vienna is 1224 lb If you want to reduce this amount fly with carriers like Lufthansa that offer flights with 65% less CO₂ emissions. With this reduction, the amount falls from 1224 lb to 432 lb per person for this route.

Some common layover cities along flights from Zurich to Vienna include Palma de Mallorca (PMI), Frankfurt (FRA), Naples (NAP), Geneva (GAV), Paris (CDG), and Munich (CDG). The duration and availability of layovers can vary depending on the airline. Depending on the length of the layover, you can use that time to explore the airport or the city and pick up souvenirs while you’re at it.

British Airways, Austrian Airlines, and Emirates offer services for passengers with limited mobility and other special needs along this route. They offer special services such as priority check-in and boarding and assistance for passengers with reduced mobility. Passengers with specific dietary requirements can request special in-flight meals tailored to their dietary needs in advance. These include vegetarian, vegan, and special dietary meals.

Since the United States and Austria are part of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), US citizens are not required to have a visa while visiting participating countries that include Austria and Switzerland. This means US citizens can fly from Zurich to Vienna visa-free as long as they have the right identification documents like a passport and/or a driving license.