Flying from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Prague Airport (PRG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Vienna Airport to Prague Airport is 50 minutes.
Vienna and Prague are in the UTC+1 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Every week, there are 20 Vienna Airport to Prague Airport flights. If you want to take off early, pick the 09:15 Austrian flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 21:45 with Austrian.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to board your VIE to PRG flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to Prague (and then seeing more of Czechia!) is easy with Austrian Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Vienna Airport to Prague Airport.
Austrian Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Austrian Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating VIE to PRG flights. An impressive 83.15% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
Handy information about Vienna Airport (VIE)
80% of flights leaving Vienna Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of VIE.
To reach Vienna Airport from central Vienna, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport usually takes 15 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near VIE? If you're boarding an early flight from Vienna Airport to Prague Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Prague Airport (PRG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Vienna Airport to Prague Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PRG instead:
Pick up a Prague Airport rental car and explore Prague and beyond with your own wheels. Rent Plus, Panek and Carwiz are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Prague Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Prague Airport (PRG) to central Prague
From Prague Airport, Prague is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Prague Airport (PRG)
September is the most popular month for flights from Vienna Airport to Prague Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Prague in March.
The warmest month in Prague is August, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Vienna Airport to Prague Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from VIE to PRG in January. Average temperatures are between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) then.
Explore more of Czechia
Brno is just one of the many places in Czechia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Prague. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Tugendhat Villa, Botanicka Zahrada (Hortus Botanicus) and Špilberk Castle.
If you're looking to explore another side of Czechia, consider Ostrava, roughly 274 kilometres east of Prague. Landek, Landek Park and Dolní Vítkovice are among its highlights.