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How early should I arrive at Vienna airport for a flight to Heathrow

My flight leaves at around 19:30 on a Friday night from Vienna to Heathrow, going British Airways.
I have never been to this airport and wondered how early I should arrive.
In the States, it is typically listed that 3 hours for an international is normal and 2 hours for a domestic.
I know the UK is not in Schengen and thus is considered international.
The Vienna website states that you should arrive 2 hours early for an international less than 6 hours.
Is 2 hours on a Friday night enough time?
Do you need to take your belt and shoes off going through security in Vienna airport?
I am not worried about liquids; I will check almost all of them.

Thank You,
Mark

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Two hours should be fine.

You are going to check a bag, then security, then exit immigration. (You have to get your passport stamped.)

Shoes stay on....belt might have to come off.

Well, shoes stay on unless they are big, clunky boots.

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That is what I was thinking. Instead of two hours maybe split the difference and make it 2.5 hours.