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INN β VIE
Which side of the plane to sit from Innsbruck Airport (Innsbruck) to Vienna International Airport (Vienna)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a more diverse visual experience, featuring the sheer limestone faces of the Karwendel, a frequent bird's-eye view of Salzburg, and the iconic turquoise lakes of the Salzkammergut.
Karwendel Range
Jagged limestone peaks rising vertically just north of the Inn Valley immediately after takeoff.
Achensee
Tyrol's largest alpine lake, often appearing emerald green from above nestled between mountains.
Salzburg City
A stunning perspective of the Hohensalzburg Fortress and the historic Old Town during the mid-flight segment.
Salzkammergut Lakes
Crystal clear views of Attersee, Mondsee, and Traunsee, famous for their deep blue and turquoise waters.
Danube Valley
The winding Danube river and the rolling hills of the Wienerwald as you descend toward the airport.
Choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you, perfectly illuminating the northern limestone Alps. Sit ahead of the wing for an unobstructed view of the Karwendel mountains during the initial steep climb out of Innsbruck.
Zillertal Alps
Glaciated peaks of the main Alpine ridge visible to the south during the first half of the journey.
Hohe Tauern
On clear days, the vast glacial fields of Austria's highest mountain range are visible in the distance.
Dachstein Massif
A massive limestone plateau with a visible glacier, serving as one of Austria's most iconic mountain landmarks.
GesΓ€use National Park
Wild, steep-sided valleys and rugged peaks located in the Styrian Enns valley region.
Schneeberg
The final major alpine peak before the landscape flattens into the Pannonian Plain near the approach to Vienna.
The right side is perfect for high-altitude glacial scenery and the highest peaks of the Central Alps. In the late afternoon, the sun will be on this side, so use a window shade or polarizer to manage glare if you are taking photos.
Distance: 402 km (250 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 40 min
Departure: INN (47.260201, 11.344)
Arrival: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)
Route Type: Domestic
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