Loading map...

DXB destination photo
VIE destination photo

DXBVIE

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior view of the iconic Dubai skyline upon departure and provides stunning vistas of the Anatolian mountains and the scenic Pannonian Basin during the descent.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
🏙️

Dubai Skyline

Unmatched views of the Burj Khalifa and the dense skyscrapers of Downtown Dubai shortly after takeoff.

⛰️

Zagros Mountains

Dramatic, folded mountain ridges across the Iranian and Iraqi border regions.

🏔️

Taurus Mountains

Snow-capped peaks and rugged terrain as the flight traverses southern and central Turkey.

🌊

Lake Balaton

Central Europe's largest freshwater lake, identifiable by its distinct long shape and turquoise water.

🌲

Vienna Woods

Dense, green forested highlands surrounding the city of Vienna during the final approach.

For morning departures from DXB, the left side (Port) is ideal as the sun is positioned to the south, providing well-lit views of the Turkish highlands without the glare. If the flight path takes you over the city after takeoff, sit on the left to see the Burj Khalifa. In winter, keep an eye out for the heavy snow cover on the Anatolian Plateau.

Right Side Highlights
7.8
🏝️

The World Islands

The unique man-made archipelago shaped like a world map visible off the Dubai coast.

🏖️

Black Sea Coast

The transition from the Turkish coastline into the vast blue expanse of the Black Sea.

🏰

Bucharest Cityscape

The expansive urban sprawl and the massive Palace of the Parliament in the Romanian capital.

🏔️

Carpathian Mountains

The dramatic 'Transylvanian Alps' with their jagged limestone ridges and deep valleys.

💧

The Danube River

The winding path of Europe's second-longest river as it flows toward the Vienna basin.

The right side is excellent for coastal enthusiasts, offering views of the Persian Gulf and the western edge of the Black Sea. This side typically stays cooler and avoids direct glare during daytime flights heading northwest. Look out for the massive Danube River snaking through Hungary and Slovakia about 30 minutes before landing.

Top Activities in Vienna
Route Information

Distance: 4,223 km (2,624 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 58 min

Departure: DXB (25.252799987800003, 55.3643989563)

Arrival: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)

Route Type: International

Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.