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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.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Zurich to Vienna.

A direct flight from Zurich to Vienna takes 1h 20m, covering 969 km.

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 C$ 390 to C$ 597, with an average of C$ 468 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 390 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the C$ 468 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 317 round-trip via Rome Fiumicino (FCO), compared to C$ 472 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 33–C$ 141 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% 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 C$ 348 round-trip, with a flight time of about 1h 20m. Recent train fares are around C$ 114 round-trip, with a trip time of about 10h 51m. Compared with flying, recent train fares are roughly 68% lower. However, taking the train takes about 9+ hours longer each way.

One-way fares from Zurich to Vienna are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 175, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

Vienna Intl Airport (VIE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 3 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dryyve
• Wheego
• Klass Wagen
• U-Save
• Sixt

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 three months, with delays averaging 1h 35m.

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

• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 85% of one-stop connections
• Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Duesseldorf Intl (DUS) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Zurich to Vienna. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 423 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at C$ 533, a difference of C$ 110.

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 Cologne Köln/Bonn (CGN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 39m, compared with 4h 06m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 4h 31m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Some of the most popular sights in Vienna are Vienna Museum, Austria Center Vienna, and Hofburg. 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 carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• SWISS: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Singapore Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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