Oct 6, 2014, 11:02 am
Last edit by: oliver2002
Current MCT in VIE
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DMOS/VIE/OS/17MAY22 VIE OS TO OS VIE-VIE FROM - TO D/D D/I I/D I/I CC FLTN-FLTR ORGN EQP TM CS-CC FLTN-FLTR DEST EQP TM CS HHMM HHMM HHMM HHMM OS 3500-3999 - ---- 0100 ---- ---- -OS 3500-3999 0100 ---- 0100 INV -OS 3501-3501 0050 ---- 0050 ---- -OS 0063-0063 PEK ---- ---- ---- 0900 -OS 0075-0075 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS -OS 0025 0025 0025 0025 OS 3500-3999 -OS 0100 0100 ---- INV OS -OS 3500-3999 ---- ---- 0100 ---- OS -OS 3501-3501 ---- ---- 0050 ---- OS -OS 0063-0063 PEK ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS -OS 0075-0075 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS 3500-3999 -OS 0001-0100 ---- 0120 ---- ---- OS 3500-3999 -OS 0857-0860 ---- 0120 ---- ---- OS 3500-3999 -OS 8003-8003 ---- 0120 ---- ---- OS 3500-3999 -OS 0093-0093 IAD ---- 0115 ---- ---- OS 3500-3999 -OS 0089-0089 EWR ---- 0115 ---- ---- OS BT-OS ---- ---- ---- 0030 OS EW-OS ---- ---- 0045 0045 OS KM-OS ---- ---- 0045 0050 OS LG-OS ---- ---- ---- 0030 OS OU-OS ---- ---- ---- 0030 OS BT-OS 0063-0063 PEK ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS BT-OS 0075-0075 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS EW-OS 0063-0063 PEK ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS EW-OS 0075-0075 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS KM-OS 0063-0063 PEK ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS KM-OS 0075-0075 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS LG-OS 0063-0063 PEK ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS LG-OS 0075-0075 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS OU-OS 0063-0063 PEK ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS OU-OS 0075-0075 PVG ---- ---- ---- 0900 OS EW-OS Y ---- ---- ---- 0045 -OS KM ---- 0045 ---- 0050 OS -OS AI ---- 0045 ---- 0045 OS -OS EW ---- 0045 ---- 0045 OS Y-OS EW ---- ---- ---- 0045 OS BT-OS EW ---- ---- ---- 0045 OS KM-OS EW ---- ---- ---- 0130 OS OU-OS EW ---- ---- ---- 0045 OS PS-OS EW ---- ---- ---- 0100 OS EW-OS KM ---- ---- ---- 0130 OS EW-OS PS ---- ---- ---- 0100
Connecting in Vienna [VIE]
Oct 1, 2018, 6:36 am
#501
Join Date: Jul 2013
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VIE should not be much of an issue if your flight out of TXL is on time. That is a whole different story. My on-time experience on the TXL-VIE route has seen a definitive negative trend over recent months (other flights out of TXL as well).
Oct 1, 2018, 1:16 pm
#502
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Hamburg
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The worst case is 9 hours in Vienna... A Schnitzel at Figlmüller and a piece of Sacher Cake and the layover is over...
Oct 2, 2018, 12:03 am
#503
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What is the MCT for BR to OS (I/I)? I find conflicting info. 25min is suggested on webpage of the airport (Star Alliance flights), 30min or 45min on Expertflyer 
I have an upcoming TPE-VIE flight on BR and continuing to CPH on OS (separate tickets).
I have an upcoming TPE-VIE flight on BR and continuing to CPH on OS (separate tickets).
Last edited by SK AAR; Oct 2, 2018 at 12:47 am
Oct 2, 2018, 2:23 am
#504
Join Date: May 2009
Location: SIN (with a bit of ZRH sprinkled in)
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On separate tickets, I'd not do that with less than 2 hours connection time (no luggage, boarding pass in hand), or 3 hours (luggage, need to retrieve boarding pass) - and even more during busy times (holidays) since booking a ticket on the spot might not be even possible then. Or rather expensive. Since we're talking short-haul. The other way, ie short haul connecting to long haul on two tickets, I'd give myself even more time - much more problems in case of a missed connection.
The low MCT's in VIE really only works connections on one ticket, and preferable both flights on OS (or at least LH group) - they'll hold flights, especially long hauls. But if they don't even know you're coming, the gate most probably will be closed once boarding is complete. Why wait for a passenger if it's not their problem? And on two tickets, it won't be their problem at all..
Oct 2, 2018, 2:52 am
#505
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Thank you for comments/lecture - I'm perfectly aware of the risks when travelling separate tickets. I don't share your risk aversion; as long as MCT is complied with I have no issues travelling on separate tickets (hand luggage only). I have 40 min at VIE and often the BR flight arrives early (and is hardly ever delayed). There should be enough time to clear immigration and security early in the morning. In the unlikely event that I miss the flight, I take it from there.
However, your comments do not really address my Q: What is the MCT for BR to OS at VIE?
However, your comments do not really address my Q: What is the MCT for BR to OS at VIE?
Last edited by SK AAR; Oct 2, 2018 at 2:58 am
Oct 3, 2018, 11:02 am
#508
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Hamburg
Posts: 483
Doors open to doors close including emigration 10 min...
25 min MCT seems to work...
Oct 8, 2018, 5:25 am
#509
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Hi, looking to book LHR-VIE-IKA next year which has a connection time of 25 minutes. We are UK passport holders, never flown Austrian before.
Can anyone advise on the transfer process itself? Do we go through security again? Or just out of one gate and head to the next? As IKA isnt EU i wasnt sure how that worked to have such a short MCT.
As the VIE-IKA leg is over 4 hours i'd want to have a large bottle of water with me for the flight, hence asking about security/liquids, as 25 minutes doesnt appear to leave us much time to pick one up in VIE.
Appreciate hearing any recent experiences. I'm not good with MCTs, I once had a 45min flying DUB-LHR-JFK and it was really stressful but mainly as we had to go through security and switch terminals.
Can anyone advise on the transfer process itself? Do we go through security again? Or just out of one gate and head to the next? As IKA isnt EU i wasnt sure how that worked to have such a short MCT.
As the VIE-IKA leg is over 4 hours i'd want to have a large bottle of water with me for the flight, hence asking about security/liquids, as 25 minutes doesnt appear to leave us much time to pick one up in VIE.
Appreciate hearing any recent experiences. I'm not good with MCTs, I once had a 45min flying DUB-LHR-JFK and it was really stressful but mainly as we had to go through security and switch terminals.
Last edited by LaydeeSarah; Oct 8, 2018 at 10:27 am
Oct 8, 2018, 9:23 am
#510
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If this is booked as 1 ticket there is no issue - it is a perfectly valid connection and you will make it to the IKA flight. In the unlikely event that you miss the IKA flight, OS will take care of you. There is nothing to worry about.
But I agree that there is no time for strolling around in the airport or shopping - you need to go straight to the gate of the IKA flight.
But I agree that there is no time for strolling around in the airport or shopping - you need to go straight to the gate of the IKA flight.