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AMS → VIE
Which side of the plane to sit from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (Amsterdam) to Vienna International Airport (Vienna)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the German industrial heartland, the distant Alps on the southern horizon, and a more frequent view of the Vienna city center during the standard approach into VIE.
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Frankfurt Skyline
On a clear day, the high-rise 'Mainhattan' skyscrapers and the massive Frankfurt Airport are visible mid-flight.
Bavarian Forest
Dense, dark green mountain ranges forming the border between Germany and the Czech Republic.
The Alpine Fringe
Looking south, you can see the jagged white peaks of the Northern Limestone Alps in the far distance.
Vienna City & Prater
During the final descent, catch views of the Giant Ferris Wheel, the Danube Tower, and the city's historic core.
Neusiedler See
A glimpse of the large, shallow steppe lake on the border with Hungary during the southern arrival patterns.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over central Europe. On approach into Vienna (typically Runway 11 or 16), this side provides the most iconic views of the city center and the Donau City district. Choose a seat away from the wing for an unobstructed view of the Bavarian countryside.
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Markermeer & IJsselmeer
Stunning views of the reclaimed land and polders of the Netherlands immediately after departure from Amsterdam.
Teutoburg Forest
A long range of low, forested hills in Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia.
Linz & the Danube
As the flight enters Austrian airspace, the winding Danube river and the city of Linz appear below.
Wachau Valley
The UNESCO World Heritage landscape known for its vineyards and medieval monasteries like Melk Abbey.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is also best for seeing the IJsselmeer coastline during a northern departure from Schiphol. Keep an eye out for the distinctive loop of the Danube as you cross from Germany into Austria.
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Get eSIMs for AustriaDistance: 959 km (596 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 36 min
Departure: AMS (52.308601, 4.76389)
Arrival: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)
Route Type: International
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