Imperial · Music · Culture. Compare cheap flights to Vienna from UK airports — flight time 2h 30m from London.
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Vienna is a short-haul destination from the UK — around 2h 30m in the air from London, which makes it a realistic long weekend. Travellers come for imperial grandeur, the music and the culture. We track fares from 12 UK departure points including Manchester, London Stansted and Edinburgh — each has its own comparison page below.
Most visitors aim for Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. The lowest return fare we have seen is £36 for a trip starting in November, from Manchester (checked 4 Nov). On the ground, Euro (EUR) is the local currency and German the dominant language — English coverage is solid in tourist quarters and at the airport. Visa: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel.
| Departure airport | Lowest return seen | Typical return | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester (MAN) | £36 (trip starting in November) | £130 | Check price |
| London Stansted (STN) | £47 (trip starting in January) | £100 | Check price |
| Edinburgh (EDI) | £60 (trip starting in November) | £146 | Check price |
| London Gatwick (LGW) | £98 (trip starting in January) | £169 | Check price |
| London Heathrow (LHR) | £130 (trip starting in November) | £133 | Check price |
| Bristol (BRS) | £136 (trip starting in November) | £218 | Check price |
| Glasgow (GLA) | £138 (trip starting in December) | £219 | Check price |
| Newcastle (NCL) | £200 (trip starting in December) | £201 | Check price |
| Birmingham (BHX) | £214 (trip starting in December) | £271 | Check price |
| East Midlands (EMA) | – | – | Check price |
| Liverpool (LPL) | – | – | Check price |
| London Luton (LTN) | – | – | Check price |
Return fares seen for trips starting in the months ahead, checked 4 Nov. Typical return is the median of the monthly lowest fares. These are stored fares, not current prices; use Check price to see what is available now.
Direct answer. The lowest return fare we have seen for Vienna is £36 for a trip starting in November, from Manchester (checked 4 Nov). It is a fare seen on that date, not a current price.
Across the 9 UK departures with fare history, the typical return (the median of the lowest fare seen for each month) runs £100 to £271. The same trip can price very differently from different airports, so compare more than one departure. Prices change daily; the live search shows what is available now.
Key fact: Lowest return fare seen for Vienna: £36 from Manchester (trip starting in November, checked 4 Nov).
Direct answer. CompareFlights has 12 UK departures for Vienna: Manchester, London Stansted, Edinburgh, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Bristol, Glasgow, Newcastle, Birmingham, East Midlands, Liverpool and London Luton. Each has its own fare page.
You book direct with the airline or travel agent. We do not sell tickets or add fees. Airlines seen flying non-stop to Vienna from UK airports include Ryanair, Jet2, Austrian Airlines, easyJet and TUI Airways.
Key fact: Manchester has the lowest stored return fare for Vienna: £36 (checked 4 Nov).
Direct answer. Aim for Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct if you want Vienna at its best: that window balances weather and crowds.
Before you commit, the admin: No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel. Currency is Euro (EUR); German is the main language, with English widely understood in tourist areas.
Key fact: Best months to visit Vienna: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Flight time from London: about 2h 30m.
Direct flights from London to Vienna take approximately 2h 30m. Total journey time depends on your departure airport and any connections.
CompareFlights has 12 UK departures for Vienna: Manchester, London Stansted, Edinburgh, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Bristol, Glasgow, Newcastle, Birmingham, East Midlands, Liverpool and London Luton. Each departure has its own fare page, and the search opens.
The lowest return fare we have seen for Vienna is £36 for a trip starting in November, from Manchester (checked 4 Nov). The typical return from there (median of the lowest fare seen each month) is £130. These are fares seen on that date, not current prices; the live search shows what is available now.
In the return fares we recorded, checked 4 Nov, the lowest to Vienna was £36 from Manchester, then London Stansted £47, Edinburgh £60 and London Gatwick £98. By typical return, the middle of each airport's monthly lowest fares, the lowest was £100 from London Stansted, then Manchester £130 and London Heathrow £133. These are fares seen on those dates, not current prices; the live search shows what is available now.
No visa for short stays (90 days in any 180-day period). ETIAS pre-authorisation will apply once the EU system goes live — check gov.uk before travel
Euro (EUR) — most major hotels and restaurants in Vienna accept card payments, but cash is useful for smaller establishments and tipping.
German. English is widely understood in tourist areas, hotels, and major restaurants.
