Edinburgh Airport launches new summer flights to stunning European destination
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Edinburgh Airport is offering new direct flights from the Scottish capital to Vienna, with the first ever Austrian Airlines flights from the airport.
The airline will operate three weekly flights this summer from Scotland's busiest airport.
Flights will depart on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays on an Airbus A320 aircraft, with services running until September.
The new route offers new connectivity between Edinburgh and the iconic European capital.
Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport said: 'We're pleased to welcome Austrian Airlines to Edinburgh Airport and to add another fantastic airline partner to our network.
'It's a brilliant link between two beautiful capital cities – each with its own rich culture, proud heritage, and love of a good tune.
'We look forward to seeing passengers take full advantage of this exciting new connection throughout the summer.'
Annette Mann, Chief Executive Officer of Austrian Airlines said: 'Austrian Airlines remains committed to continuously expanding its route network with new destinations in the summer schedule 2025. We see a continuing trend in Austria to look for summer holiday destinations in cooler climes.
'From 3 June to 27 September 2025, the red-white-red airline will fly from Vienna to the Scottish capital Edinburgh every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
'Edinburgh is a tip for all city trip fans and offers an attractive and fun mix of history, culture, architecture, and festivals, as well as a lively and colourful pub scene. For those with a bit more time, it is the ideal and uncomplicated starting point for tours in the Low, Mid, or even Highlands – all with moderate temperatures, a cool sea breeze, and the occasional typical rain shower even in high summer. The advance bookings make us very optimistic that we see a successful summer.'
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