American Airlines to Launch Flights at Vienna Airport in May 2027: First-Ever Nonstop Service to Philadelphia

American Airlines to Launch Flights at Vienna Airport in May 2027: First-Ever Nonstop Service to Philadelphia
 
Vienna Airport is expanding its long-haul network with another major destination in the United States: Starting on 6 May 2027, American Airlines, currently the largest airline in the United States, will launch scheduled services to Vienna for the first time. Philadelphia will become directly accessible from Vienna with a nonstop flight for the first time. The new seasonal service will operate daily with a modern Airbus A321XLR, offering passengers attractive onward connections to numerous destinations across the United States. The new route will further strengthen Vienna’s links to the important U.S. market and provide additional impetus for tourism, business and corporate travel.
 
“We are delighted to welcome American Airlines—currently the largest airline in the USA—to Vienna Airport. This inaugural direct service to Philadelphia, the sixth-largest city in the United States, adds an attractive new destination to our long-haul network and offers excellent connections to numerous locations across North and South America. North America is one of the key growth markets for Vienna Airport as well as for Vienna and Austria as tourism destinations. The launch of this new long-haul route further strengthens Vienna Airport’s transatlantic connectivity, ” says Julian Jäger, Joint CEO and COO of Vienna Airport.
 
“A growing number of our customers are looking for experiences built on culture, history and cosmopolitan city escapes, which is exactly what Vienna offers. With this route, our customers in Austria will also have access to one of our fastest growing U.S. hubs in Philadelphia, from where they can explore more than 100 destinations in the U.S and beyond,” said José A. Freig, Vice President – International and Business Partner Operations.  
 
“With American Airlines’ new direct flight between Philadelphia and Vienna, our city is achieving even greater international visibility and accessibility. The U.S. is the most important long-haul market for Vienna’s leisure tourism, as well as for business travelers and meetings industry. 2025 visitors from the U.S. accounted for 1.3 million overnight stays. The nonstop service of American Airlines offers guests from the northeastern United States a highly convenient way to travel to Vienna. The new direct route contributes directly to Vienna’s economy: “The U.S. holds the top spot in terms of revenue from overnight stays in Vienna’s 5-star hotel sector. As an international metropolis, Vienna benefits from strong global transportation links, which sustainably strengthen our position in the global marketplace. Vienna Airport and Vienna Tourist Board have a long-standing partnership aiming to expand Vienna’s international flight connections and we are delighted about the new American Airlines direct flight”, emphasizes Norbert Kettner, CEO Vienna Tourist Board.
 
Daily Nonstop Flights from Vienna to Philadelphia
Starting on 6 May 2027, American Airlines will operate a daily seasonal nonstop service between Vienna and Philadelphia. Flights will be operated with the state-of-the-art Airbus A321XLR, which has been specifically designed for long-haul routes. The flight will depart Vienna at 11:40 a.m. and arrive in Philadelphia at 3:55 p.m. The return flight will leave Philadelphia at 6:50 p.m. and arrive in Vienna at 10:05 a.m. the following day. The route will also be operated over the Christmas holiday period in December, giving travellers from the United States the opportunity to visit Austria’s Christmas markets. As one of American Airlines’ key hubs, Philadelphia offers convenient onward connections to numerous destinations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.

Philadelphia – Historic Metropolis and Gateway to the U.S. East Coast
Philadelphia is one of the most historically significant cities in the United States and is regarded as the birthplace of American independence. Landmarks such as Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell make the metropolitan city one of North America’s most important cultural and historic destinations. At the same time, Philadelphia is a leading centre for business, science, medicine and education and boasts a vibrant arts and culinary scene. Thanks to its convenient location on the U.S. East Coast, the city also serves as an ideal starting point for travel throughout the region.

About American Airlines Group
As a leading global airline, American Airlines offers thousands of flights per day to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries. The airline is a founding member of the one world alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL. Learn more about what’s happening at American by visiting news.aa.com and connect with American @AmericanAir and at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines.

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Photo 1: Starting in May 2027, American Airlines will operate daily nonstop flights between Vienna and Philadelphia.
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