Open interactive map →Cheap flights from Basel to Vienna
Planning a trip from Basel to Vienna? Current fares start at €112 - a solid entry point for a flight to Austria. Several airlines compete on this route, which helps keep fares relatively stable. Direct and one-stop options are both available - use the booking site to filter by preference. Use the price calendar to identify your cheapest month, then click through to compare live seat availability.
Price patterns on the Basel to Vienna route tend to spike during school holidays and public holiday weekends. Booking 4-6 weeks out generally balances availability and price well on this route. If your travel dates are flexible, check the price calendar for the lowest-priced months before searching for specific flights. See all flights from Basel to Austria→
Cheapest month to fly
- August 2026€1122 stopsCheapest
Based on tracked fares, August is the cheapest month to fly this route at around €112.
Prices last updated: July 2026
About Vienna
Vienna has been ranked the world's most liveable city by the Economist Intelligence Unit for multiple consecutive years, reflecting its combination of cultural richness, public infrastructure, and safety that few other European capitals match. The Ringstrasse boulevard, commissioned by Emperor Franz Joseph in the 1860s, contains the Opera House, the Kunsthistorisches Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Parliament, and the Burgtheater — a concentration of civic grandeur with no real equivalent in scale outside of Paris. The Kunsthistorisches Museum holds one of the world's great collections of old masters including the largest Bruegel collection anywhere; the Belvedere Palace holds Klimt's The Kiss, arguably Austria's most recognisable painting. Vienna's coffee-house culture — Kaffeehäuser where time moves slowly, newspapers hang on racks, and the waiter brings water with every order — is a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage listed separately from the city itself. Vienna International Airport (VIE) is Austria's main hub with Austrian Airlines, Wizz Air, and Ryanair all operating European routes; the Wizz Air base in particular produces competitive prices from Central and Eastern Europe. Vienna's low and high seasons are clear-cut: December (Christmas markets) and July-August are peak pricing windows; March-April and October-November tend to offer the best combination of comfortable weather and lower fares. Bratislava (1 hour by river ferry or bus) makes a natural addition to a Vienna trip — one of the shortest inter-capital distances in the world.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a flight from Basel to Vienna cost?
The cheapest fare currently available from Basel to Vienna is €112. Prices on this route vary by season, day of week, and how far in advance you book. The month-by-month price calendar on this page shows exactly when fares are highest and lowest, so you can pick the most cost-effective window before searching for specific dates. Fares are refreshed regularly as our flight partners publish new availability.
Are there direct flights from Basel to Vienna?
SkyHopp tracks both direct and connecting flights from Basel to Vienna. Connecting flights are often priced lower but add travel time due to the layover. Whether a non-stop option exists on specific dates depends on airline schedules - use the "Direct only" filter on the interactive map to see non-stop options, or check the booking site for a full breakdown by stop count.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Basel to Vienna?
Prices on this route typically dip during shoulder-season months, away from school holidays and public holiday windows. Mid-week departures - particularly Tuesday to Thursday - tend to be cheaper than flights on Fridays and Sundays from Basel. The month-by-month price calendar above is the fastest way to identify the cheapest window - look for the months with the lowest fares before committing to travel dates. Booking 3-6 weeks in advance generally offers the best balance of price and seat availability on this route.
Which airlines fly from Basel to Vienna?
Multiple carriers operate flights between Basel and Vienna, with availability and pricing varying by date and season. Airline options and schedules change throughout the year, especially around peak travel periods when additional capacity is often added. Click through to our partner booking site to see the full list of airlines, departure times, and fare classes available for your chosen dates.