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VIE → LYS
Which side of the plane to sit from Vienna International Airport (Vienna) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (Lyon)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the most iconic high-altitude peaks of the Austrian and Swiss Alps, culminating in a spectacular view of Mont Blanc.
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Vienna Woods
Lush green canopy of the Wienerwald immediately after departing Vienna.
High Alps Peaks
Stunning views of the Dachstein massif and the glaciated peaks of the Hohe Tauern range.
Bernese Oberland
The famous trio of Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau visible in the Swiss heartland.
Lake Geneva
The southern crescent of the lake with the French Alps rising sharply behind it.
Mont Blanc
The highest peak in Western Europe dominates the horizon during the descent toward Lyon.
Rhône-Alpes Terrain
Deep valleys and rolling vineyards as the flight enters French airspace.
Book a window seat well ahead of the wing for unobstructed views of the alpine glaciers. Morning flights are ideal as the sun illuminates the southern faces of the mountains, making the snow sparkle. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for the Mont Blanc reveal.
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The Danube River
The winding blue ribbon of the Danube visible during the initial climb from VIE.
Lake Constance
The massive 'Bodensee' where Germany, Austria, and Switzerland meet.
Jura Mountains
The forested, limestone ridges stretching along the French-Swiss border.
Downtown Lyon
If the flight approaches from the north, views of the Presqu'île and the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière.
French Countryside
Neat agricultural patterns and small villages characteristic of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
The right side is best for observing the transition from the Alps to the flatter Jura plains. On afternoon flights, the lighting over Lake Constance is particularly beautiful. If the aircraft performs a northern approach into LYS, you will have the best view of the historic city center.
Book Hotels in LyonDistance: 911 km (566 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 31 min
Departure: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)
Arrival: LYS (45.725556, 5.081111)
Route Type: International
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