flights.net VIE → FRA
- Distance
- 386 mi
- Carriers
- 2
Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is a intra-European route of about 386 miles. Austrian Airlines and parent Lufthansa connect Vienna with the Frankfurt megahub on a frequent business shuttle. Vienna to Frankfurt feeds dense onward-connecting traffic into Lufthansa Group's global network.
Connecting Vienna, Austria with Frankfurt, Germany, this is one of the more travelled intra-European city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 386-mile sector nonstop in about 1h 16m. Departures use Vienna International Airport, a 3 terminals airport that is a base for Austrian Airlines; arrivals land at Frankfurt Airport, which has 2 terminals and anchors Lufthansa. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the VIE–FRA sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | Vienna International Airport (VIE) → Frankfurt Airport (FRA) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 386 miles |
| Nonstop flight time | approximately 1h 16m |
| Nonstop carriers | 2 |
| Aircraft types | Airbus A320, Airbus A319, Embraer E195 |
| Market | intra-European |
Carriers on this route
Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa operate nonstop service from Vienna to Frankfurt. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.
- Austrian Airlines (OS)
- Lufthansa (LH)
Aircraft on this route
Carriers typically operate the Airbus A320, Airbus A319, Embraer E195 between Vienna and Frankfurt. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
May through September offer the mildest weather across Austria and Germany. Shoulder months keep fares lower with fewer crowds.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for Vienna International Airport (VIE) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the Vienna to Frankfurt route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for VIE–FRA where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is the flight from Vienna to Frankfurt?
- Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is about 386 miles (621 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 1h 16m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Vienna to Frankfurt?
- Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa operate nonstop service from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
- What aircraft are used on the VIE to FRA route?
- Carriers typically operate the Airbus A320, Airbus A319 and Embraer E195 on the Vienna–Frankfurt route.
- When is the best time to fly from Vienna to Frankfurt?
- May through September offer the mildest weather across Austria and Germany. Shoulder months keep fares lower with fewer crowds.
- Is VIE to FRA a nonstop flight?
- Yes. Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is a directional nonstop route flown by 2 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the VIE to FRA route connect?
- This route links Vienna, Austria with Frankfurt, Germany.
- Which airports does the Vienna to Frankfurt route use?
- Flights depart Vienna International Airport (VIE/LOWW) in Vienna and arrive at Frankfurt Airport (FRA/EDDF) in Frankfurt.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.