Flights Vienna → London
VIE → LHR
Route overview
The flight route connects Vienna to London, operating with a mix of Airbus A320, A319, and A321 aircraft. The destination airport in London sees an annual passenger traffic of 83,884,572, indicating its significance as a major travel hub.
The Vienna (VIE) → London (LHR) route is operated by American Airlines, British Airways, Austrian Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 17.5/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At London the average ATFM delay is 1.8 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Vienna the average ATFM delay is 0.8 minutes.
Heading to London: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Vienna (VIE) to London (LHR) heads north-west for about 1,275 km, a flight time of roughly 2h 1m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Vienna the average ATFM delay is 0.8 min (atfm); arriving into London it is 1.8 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austrian Airlines (OS) | 85% | 12 min | 3.5% |
| British Airways (BA) | 77% | 17 min | 2.4% |
| American Airlines (AA) | 74% | 16 min | 3.0% |
Airlines operating VIE-LHR
Frequently asked questions about VIE-LHR
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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 Vienna-London route is about 1,275 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €250, barring extraordinary circumstances.
