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BRN → VIE
Which side of the plane to sit from Bern Belp Airport (Bern) to Vienna International Airport (Vienna)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular front-row seat to the high peaks of the Swiss and Austrian Alps for nearly the entire duration of the flight.
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Bernese Oberland
The iconic trio of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks rising dramatically to the south.
Mount Pilatus
The legendary jagged massif overlooking the city of Lucerne and its surrounding lake.
Dachstein Glacier
The highest peak in Upper Austria and Styria, featuring a prominent glacier and limestone cliffs.
Salzkammergut Lakes
Deep blue alpine lakes like Traunsee and Attersee nestled within steep mountain valleys.
Schneeberg and Rax
The easternmost 2,000-meter peaks of the Alps, often snow-capped, signaling the approach to Vienna.
The right side is essential for mountain lovers. In winter, the snow-covered peaks of the High Tauern range are breathtaking. Aim for a window seat away from the wing to fully capture the transition from the Swiss Alps to the Austrian Salzkammergut. Sunset flights from this side provide an incredible 'Alpine Glow' (Alpenglühen) effect on the limestone faces.
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Bern Old Town
A stunning aerial view of the Aare River's loop encircling the medieval city center immediately after takeoff.
Lake Constance (Bodensee)
The massive expanse of water where Switzerland, Germany, and Austria meet, visible to the north.
Swiss Plateau
The rolling green hills and agricultural heartland of Switzerland between the Jura and the Alps.
Linz and the Danube
The industrial and cultural hub of Upper Austria situated along the banks of the blue Danube River.
Klosterneuburg Abbey
The massive 12th-century Augustinian monastery located on the hills just north of Vienna during final approach.
Sit on the left for morning flights to have the sun behind you. This side is better for seeing the urban layouts of Swiss and Austrian cities and the winding path of the Danube River. If landing from the west, look for the sprawling Vienna Woods (Wienerwald) just before touchdown.
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Get eSIMs for AustriaDistance: 694 km (431 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 9 min
Departure: BRN (46.914100647, 7.4971499443099985)
Arrival: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)
Route Type: International
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