How to Send Flowers to Austria from Abroad
You can send flowers to Austria from abroad by ordering online, paying with an international credit card or PayPal, and letting a local florist hand-deliver the bouquet. Orders are accepted from any country, and delivery runs next day across Austria, Monday to Saturday, for orders placed before midnight Austria time.
How do you send flowers to Austria from abroad?
The process is the same whether you live in the US, the UK, Canada, Spain or anywhere else. Here is what to do:
- Go to the flowers category and pick a bouquet, arrangement or plant. The catalog has 152 options.
- Add an optional extra if you like: a box of chocolates, glass vase, plush teddy bear, greeting card, balloons or wine bottle.
- Write your message. Every order includes a free printed card.
- Enter the recipient's name, full address and phone number.
- Pay with a Visa, Mastercard or American Express card, or with PayPal.
Your card is charged in USD. EUR and GBP prices are shown for reference only, so your bank may convert the amount on its own terms.
How long does delivery take, and when should you order?
Delivery is next day across all of Austria, including Vienna and Salzburg. Orders must be placed before midnight local time in Austria, not in your own time zone. Midnight in Vienna comes at 6 p.m. on the US East Coast, so an order you think is still on time may already be late.
A few limits to plan around:
- Deliveries run Monday to Saturday only. There are no Sunday deliveries.
- Main public holidays are not delivery days.
- Same-day delivery is not offered.
- You can write a preferred time in the delivery instructions. The florist tries to meet it, but exact time slots are not guaranteed.
For birthdays and ordinary days, placing the order a day ahead is usually enough. For the dates below, order two to three days ahead.
Which dates matter most for flowers in Austria?
Three dates fall in the next twelve months, and two of them land on a Sunday, which changes when you should order.
| Occasion | Date | Delivery note |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas (Weihnachten) | Friday, December 25, 2026 | Public holiday with no deliveries. Order early in the week before. |
| Valentine's Day (Valentinstag) | Sunday, February 14, 2027 | No Sunday deliveries. Aim for Saturday, February 13. |
| Mother's Day (Muttertag) | Sunday, May 9, 2027 | Second Sunday of May. Aim for Saturday, May 8. |
For Valentine's Day and Mother's Day, count backward from the Saturday before the date, then add the two to three day lead time.
How much does it cost to send flowers to Austria?
Bouquets start at USD 69.99, and a flat delivery fee of USD 14.95 applies to each order. That makes the lowest total USD 84.94 before any add-ons. The most expensive bouquets are priced up to USD 189.99, plus the same delivery fee.
For a mid-range example, the First Bloom of Spring is priced at USD 75.99, which brings the total to USD 90.94 with delivery. Costs for add-ons are shown at checkout, so check the final total before you pay.
Which flowers are appropriate in Austria, and which should you avoid?
For birthdays, thank-yous and most visits, a mixed seasonal bouquet is a safe choice. Red roses suit romantic occasions such as Valentinstag, and a potted plant can work well when the recipient would rather keep something that lasts.
Some Austrian customs are worth knowing. Even-numbered bunches of flowers are traditionally linked with funerals and graves, so choose an odd-numbered arrangement for birthdays and celebrations. White lilies and funeral wreaths (Kränze) belong to mourning. If someone has died, use the sympathy category and keep the arrangement simple and understated.
When you are unsure, a mixed bouquet with no strong symbolism is the least likely to cause confusion.
What details do you need from the recipient?
The florist needs three things: the recipient's full name, a complete delivery address and a phone number. The phone number matters most, because the florist uses it to coordinate the delivery.
For the address, include the street, house number, postal code and city. Austrian addresses often include a "Top" number for the apartment door, so add that if it applies. Spell the name the way it appears on the doorbell or mailbox, since that is what the florist will look for.
Your own card message is free and printed on every order, so you can add a personal line without any extra cost.
Ready to order? Visit sendflowersaustria.com, choose your bouquet, enter the Austrian address and pay in USD with a card or PayPal. Order before midnight Austria time for next-day delivery, and allow extra days for Christmas, Valentine's Day and Mother's Day.
Frequently asked questions
Can I send flowers to Austria on a Sunday?
No. Deliveries run Monday to Saturday only, and main public holidays are not delivery days either. If your date falls on a Sunday, order in time for delivery on the Saturday before.
Can I add cake or food to a flower order?
No. The catalog is flowers and plants, and cakes and food hampers are not sold. You can add a box of chocolates, wine bottle or other listed add-ons alongside a bouquet.
Can I pay with a US credit card?
Yes. International Visa, Mastercard and American Express cards are accepted through Stripe, and PayPal is also accepted. Your payment is charged in USD.
Do I get to write a message to go with the flowers?
Yes. Every order includes a free printed card, so you can write your own message when you place the order. Keep it short and personal, since the card is printed as you enter it.