Flights London → Vienna
LHR → VIE
How long is the flight from London to Vienna?
The flight from London (LHR) to Vienna (VIE) takes about 2h 1m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects London to Vienna, operating with a mix of Airbus A320, A319, and A321 aircraft. Vienna's airport sees over 32 million passengers annually, reflecting its significance as a major travel hub.
The London (LHR) → Vienna (VIE) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways, Austrian Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 10.5/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Vienna the average ATFM delay is 0.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes.
Heading to Vienna: what to expect in this direction
Flying from London (LHR) to Vienna (VIE) heads east for about 1,275 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 1m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 min (atfm); arriving into Vienna it is 0.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austrian Airlines (OS) | 83% | 19 min | 1.6% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 79% | 6 min | 1.1% |
| British Airways (BA) | 66% | 31 min | 1.3% |
Airlines operating LHR-VIE
Frequently asked questions about LHR-VIE
The flight from London (LHR) to Vienna (VIE) takes about 2h 1m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 3 airlines: American Airlines, British Airways, Austrian Airlines.
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The London-Vienna route is about 1,275 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, UK261 compensation is £220, barring extraordinary circumstances.
