Mulled wine in your hands, palace lights behind you and frost on the cobbles.
There are non-stop flights from five Spanish cities to Vienna from €76 return, right in the Christmas market season. Ryanair has the cheapest fares, and Austrian Airlines flies from Barcelona from €91.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Málaga, Alicante, Barcelona, Valencia or Madrid, Spain
- To: Vienna, Austria
- Airline: Ryanair, Austrian Airlines
- Stops: Non-stop
- Price: €76–€126 return
- When: November 2026 - January 2027
Example dates:
Málaga, €76: 29/12/2026 - 01/01/2027
Alicante, €87: 18/12/2026 - 20/12/2026
Barcelona, €89: 28/11/2026 - 02/12/2026
Barcelona with Austrian, €91: 10/12/2026 - 15/12/2026
Valencia, €99: 13/12/2026 - 17/12/2026
Madrid, €126: 13/12/2026 - 15/12/2026
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All flights are direct and take 2h15-3h25. Ryanair's Basic fare includes only a small under-seat bag, so add a cabin bag if you need one. The Málaga dates are over New Year: the Rathausplatz market closes on 26 December, but the Schönbrunn market stays open until early January.
💰 How far does your money go?
A mug of punch at the Rathausplatz market costs about €4-5, plus a small deposit for the mug, which you can keep as a souvenir. At Schönbrunn, a glass of Glühwein costs €5-6.50. That is a bit more than a caña at home, but walking around the markets is free, and a Sachertorte and a coffee in a classic café cost about €10.
☀️ The Weather
December in Vienna is cold. Expect highs of 2-4°C, nights below zero and dark skies by 16:30. Snow is possible, and it makes the markets even prettier. Bring a proper coat, gloves and a hat: you will spend hours outdoors.
🏨 Where to Stay
Stay near the Ring or the MuseumsQuartier to walk between the markets.
B&B Hotel Wien-Hbf · 8.6/10 · From €109/night
A simple, modern hotel by the main station, a few stops from the centre.
25hours Hotel beim MuseumsQuartier · 8.7/10 · From €226/night
A playful hotel with a rooftop bar, next to the Spittelberg Christmas market.
Miiro Palais Rudolf · 9.2/10 · From €377/night
A boutique hotel in a historic palace, close to the Opera and the Hofburg.
🎯 What to Do
Vienna at Christmas is markets, palaces and coffee houses.
Christmas markets tour with punch: The best markets in the old town with a local guide, with punch and Austrian treats along the way.
Christmas lights tour and Schönbrunn: An evening bus tour past the Ring's Christmas lights, ending at the Schönbrunn Palace market.
Christmas concert in St Peter's Church: Classical music in a baroque church, a few steps from the Graben.
Christmas baking and mulled wine workshop: Bake Viennese Christmas biscuits and make your own mulled wine to take home.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Vienna is a great base for a winter rail trip.
Bratislava: Slovakia's small capital, with its own Christmas market, about 1 hour by train.
Salzburg: Mozart's city and the Alps, about 2h30 by train.
Budapest: Thermal baths and a huge market at Vörösmarty Square, about 2h40 by train.
From €76 return to Vienna for the Christmas markets. Pick your city in Spain and go.
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