Loading map...
VIE → ATH
Which side of the plane to sit from Vienna International Airport (Vienna) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (Athens)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior visual experience, featuring the dramatic limestone peaks of the Eastern Alps early in the flight and the rugged 'Spine of Greece' (Pindus Mountains) before a scenic descent over the Saronic Gulf.
Search flights from VIE to ATH
Schneeberg & Rax
The highest mountains in Lower Austria provide a stunning alpine backdrop minutes after takeoff.
Dinaric Alps
Cross over the rugged, karst terrain of Bosnia and Montenegro with expansive mountain vistas.
Pindus Mountains
The 'Spine of Greece' offers dramatic ridges and deep valleys as you enter Greek airspace.
Gulf of Corinth
The narrow blue strip separating the Peloponnese from mainland Greece is a highlight of the descent.
Saronic Gulf Islands
Final approach often provides bird's-eye views of Aegina and the smaller Saronic islands.
The right side is unbeatable for sunset views on late afternoon flights. As the plane approaches Athens, look for the Corinth Canal—a thin, straight line cutting through the land. In winter, the snow-covered peaks of the Pindus range are particularly photogenic from this side.
Book Hotels in Athens
Vienna & The Danube
Catch a glimpse of the Austrian capital and the winding Danube River immediately after departure from VIE.
Lake Balaton
View Central Europe's largest freshwater lake as you traverse the Hungarian border.
Belgrade Confluence
On clear days, identify the Serbian capital where the Sava and Danube rivers meet.
Mount Olympus
Look southeast near the Greek border for the legendary home of the gods, often capped with clouds.
Euboea Island
The massive coastline of Evia becomes visible during the final descent into the Attica region.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the harsh western sun. This side is better for spotting the sprawling Pannonian Basin and the northern reaches of the Aegean Sea. Keep your eyes peeled for the distinct turquoise waters of Lake Balaton roughly 20 minutes into the flight.
Get eSIMs for Austria
Get eSIMs for GreeceDistance: 1,279 km (795 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 42 min
Departure: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)
Arrival: ATH (37.9364013672, 23.944499969499997)
Route Type: International
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.