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SZG β VIE
Which side of the plane to sit from Salzburg Airport (Salzburg) to Vienna International Airport (Vienna)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior panorama of the Austrian Alps, including the Salzkammergut lake district and a more direct view of the Vienna Woods during the descent.
Hohensalzburg Fortress
An iconic view of the medieval fortress and Salzburgβs Old Town shortly after rotating from the runway.
Untersberg & Northern Alps
Dramatic limestone peaks that form the natural border between Austria and Germany.
Salzkammergut Lakes
Aerial views of the deep blue waters of Mondsee, Attersee, and Traunsee nestled between steep mountains.
Dachstein Massif
On clear days, the glaciated peaks of the Dachstein are visible in the distance to the south.
Vienna Woods
The lush green 'green lung' of Vienna that marks the end of the Alpine range.
Vienna Skyline
The city center, including St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Danube Tower, usually visible during the descent into Runway 11.
The right side is the 'scenic side' for this route. Sit here for the best views of the Alps. Choose a seat behind the wing for unobstructed views of the lakes. In winter, this side offers stunning snow-capped peak vistas, but be aware that afternoon sun can be bright. For the best lighting on the mountains, an early morning flight is ideal as the sun illuminates the northern faces of the Alps.
Wallersee
A clear view of the northernmost lake of the Alpine foothills immediately after takeoff from Salzburg.
Danube River Bends
The winding path of the Danube as it flows through Upper and Lower Austria towards the capital.
Melk Abbey
The massive Benedictine abbey perched above the Danube, visible if the flight path stays slightly north.
Marchfeld Plains
The flat, agricultural heartland of Lower Austria as the plane aligns for its final approach into VIE.
Vienna North Approach
Views of the suburban sprawl of Korneuburg and the northern districts of Vienna during specific wind conditions.
The left side is preferable for morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun glare. While less mountainous, it provides a better perspective of the Danube's course and the flatter terrain of the Pannonian Basin near Vienna. It is also the better side for viewing the airport infrastructure upon landing if the plane approaches from the east.
Distance: 268 km (167 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 27 min
Departure: SZG (47.7933006287, 13.0043001175)
Arrival: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)
Route Type: Domestic
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