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ATH → VIE
Which side of the plane to sit from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (Athens) to Vienna International Airport (Vienna)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more dramatic view of the rugged Pindus and Dinaric Alpine ranges, coupled with the glittering Adriatic coastline in the distance and the vastness of Lake Balaton during the descent.
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Gulf of Corinth
Deep blue waters and the iconic Rio-Antirrio Bridge shortly after takeoff from Athens.
Pindus Mountains
The 'spine of Greece' featuring limestone peaks and the Vikos Gorge visible from high altitude.
Dinaric Alps
Spectacular karst topography and jagged peaks stretching across Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Dalmatian Archipelago
Distant but clear views of the countless islands dotting the Croatian coast along the Adriatic Sea.
Lake Balaton
The turquoise 'Hungarian Sea' provides a striking contrast against the Central European plains.
Sit on the left for afternoon flights to have the sun behind you, illuminating the mountain peaks. Watch for the dramatic change in terrain from the arid Greek landscape to the lush, green forests of the Balkans. Clear winter days offer the most striking views of snow-covered peaks in Montenegro.
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Mount Olympus
The legendary home of the gods, rising sharply to nearly 3,000 meters above the Aegean Sea.
Thessaloniki
A panoramic view of Greece's second-largest city and its bustling port on the Thermaic Gulf.
Belgrade
The strategic confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers marking the Serbian capital.
The Danube River
The silver ribbon of the Danube carving through the Great Hungarian Plain toward Vienna.
Vienna Woods
The rolling green hills of the Wienerwald appearing as the aircraft banks for its final approach.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct glare. Keep your camera ready about 15-20 minutes after takeoff to capture Mount Olympus. During the descent into Vienna, this side often provides a better view of the Danube's meanders and the outskirts of the city if the wind is from the north.
Book Hotels in ViennaDistance: 1,279 km (795 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 42 min
Departure: ATH (37.9364013672, 23.944499969499997)
Arrival: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)
Route Type: International
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