As the days grow shorter and Europe prepares for another frosty season, travelers are once again faced with the annual question: head for the snow or chase the sun?
Vienna Airport’s new winter flight schedule for 2025/2026 ensures that both impulses are just a boarding pass away.
Beginning on 26 October 2025 and running until 29 March 2026, the updated schedule introduces a range of short-, medium-, and long-haul routes designed to satisfy every type of winter traveler. According to Vienna Airport, this season’s flight plan includes 21 long-haul destinations, expanded European coverage, and a welcome return from Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) after a seven-year hiatus.
“The winter flight schedule showcases the great diversity of destinations accessible via Vienna Airport,” said Julian Jäger, Joint CEO and COO of Vienna Airport. “Travelers also have an extensive offering of destinations at their disposal in the winter season, whether for overseas travel, a city trip, or enjoying the sun in the south.”
Austrian Airlines continues to anchor the network, offering up to 101 destinations this winter. The carrier is adding 100 additional flights during the autumn school break, with popular short-haul getaways such as Palma de Mallorca, Valencia, and Dubrovnik. For those craving a snowy adventure, direct flights to Finland’s Lapland region — including Ivalo, Kittilä, and Rovaniemi — promise a gateway to husky rides, reindeer farms, and the Northern Lights.
On the opposite end of the climate spectrum, Austrian Airlines is relaunching its long-haul connection to Dubai for the first time in a decade, operating five times a week starting 1 December 2025. Travelers can also expect expanded service to classic winter-sun favorites: up to five weekly flights to Mauritius, daily departures to the Maldives, and two daily connections to Bangkok. Several North American cities, from New York and Boston to Chicago and Montreal, remain on the airline’s year-round schedule.
Ryanair will continue its strong presence at Vienna Airport, serving 53 destinations with a fleet of 16 aircraft. Its winter lineup balances city breaks and sun-drenched escapes, connecting Vienna with Barcelona, Copenhagen, London, and Milan as well as island favorites such as Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and Malta. The low-cost carrier is also increasing its flight frequency to Niš in Serbia, underscoring Vienna’s growing role as a Central European hub.
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) marks its return with up to twelve weekly flights to Copenhagen, reestablishing a convenient link to the Nordic region. Meanwhile, Condor will triple its frequency to Frankfurt, offering improved access to connecting long-haul destinations including Punta Cana, Cancun, Seattle, and Johannesburg.
The winter season also brings updates from other major airlines. Iberia will operate up to 23 weekly flights to Madrid, expanding opportunities for onward connections to Latin America. easyJet is enhancing its Christmas schedule with flights to Basel, Bordeaux, Bristol, Liverpool, and London-Gatwick, while maintaining daily service to Milan-Linate.
Long-haul travelers have more to look forward to as well. Carriers such as Saudia, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Air Arabia continue to link Vienna with the Middle East, offering daily or twice-daily flights to Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha, and Sharjah. Connections to Asia are also robust, with All Nippon Airways flying three times weekly to Tokyo, Korean Air connecting Vienna and Seoul, and Hainan Airlines operating to both Shenzhen and Chengdu. EVA Air and China Airlines extend service to Taipei, while Air India and Ethiopian Airlines maintain key links to Delhi and Addis Ababa.
Even as Wizz Air prepares to close its Vienna base in March 2026, the carrier will continue to serve a variety of European destinations throughout the winter season. Combined with new and returning routes, Vienna’s network positions the Austrian capital as one of Europe’s most connected airports during the colder months.
For travelers, this expanded schedule means more options — and fewer excuses to stay put. Whether sipping espresso in Rome, skiing under the Arctic sky in Lapland, or basking on a Maldivian beach, Vienna offers a gateway to winter adventures of every temperature.
