Open interactive map →Cheap flights from Basel to Vienna
Planning a trip from Basel to Vienna? Current fares start at €79 - 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. The flight typically takes around 1h 18min. 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.
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Cheapest month to fly
- October 2026€791 stopCheapest
Based on tracked fares, October is the cheapest month to fly this route at around €79.
Prices last updated: September 2026
October in Vienna
Avg 15°C~9 rainy days
Historical averages from Open-Meteo. Shown for the cheapest travel month.
Entry requirements for Austria
EU passportFree movement (EU/Schengen)
US passportVisa-free, 90 days
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Vienna International Airport (VIE) — 19 km from city centre
CAT City Airport Trainaround 16 min
S-Bahn S7around 25-30 min
Taxi/ridesharearound 25-35 min
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.
Where to stay in Vienna
How the main neighbourhoods compare, based on trip type.
- 1st District (Innere Stadt)Best for first visit
Staying inside the Ringstrasse puts the Stephansdom, the Kunsthistorisches Museum, the Burgtheater, and the Staatsoper within walking distance. Vienna's Kaffeehaus culture is most concentrated here - the grand coffeehouses of the old city are a worthwhile part of experiencing the city's daily rhythm. The U-Bahn network connects outward to every other neighbourhood. Expensive relative to the rest of the city, but for a 2-3 night first visit the density of what's immediately accessible on foot justifies the central position.
Metro: Lines U1, U3 (Stephansplatz) · Airport: Around 15-20 min by City Airport Train to Wien Mitte · Historic, prestigious, very central
- Naschmarkt / Mariahilf (6th District)Best for a weekend
The 6th district along the Naschmarkt is one of Vienna's most enjoyable areas for a short stay. The Naschmarkt runs Monday through Saturday and is the most comprehensive food market in the city - fresh produce, international stalls, and a flea market extension on Saturday mornings. Mariahilfer Strasse runs through the district as the main shopping street. The Museum Quarter (MQ) is at the eastern end, with the Leopold Museum, MUMOK, and Kunsthalle Wien in a single complex. A tram or 15-minute walk to the historic centre.
Metro: Lines U4, U6 (Kettenbruckengasse, Pilgrimgasse) · 15 min tram to Stephansplatz · Market culture, lively daytime, central
- Prater / Leopoldstadt (2nd District)
Alternative routes
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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 €79. 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.