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VIE → RHO
Which side of the plane to sit from Vienna International Airport (Vienna) to Diagoras Airport (Rhodos)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior vantage point for the legendary Mount Olympus, the intricate patterns of the Aegean archipelagos, and the most iconic approach views of Rhodes City.
Vienna & Danube
Clear views of the Austrian capital and the winding Danube river immediately after takeoff from VIE.
Mount Olympus
The highest peak in Greece and mythical home of the gods, visible as you cross the northern Greek mainland.
Halkidiki Fingers
The three distinctive peninsulas of Kassandra, Sithonia, and Athos stretching into the blue Aegean Sea.
Cyclades Islands
A stunning mosaic of white-and-blue islands scattered across the sea, including views towards Mykonos and Naxos.
Rhodes Old Town
During the final approach, the left side often captures the medieval walls and harbor of Rhodes City.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. On morning flights, the sun will be behind the aircraft or on the opposite side, providing perfect lighting for photography of the Greek islands. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for the Rhodes coastline.
Dinaric Alps
The rugged limestone peaks and deep valleys of the Balkan Peninsula stretching through Montenegro and Albania.
Gulf of Corinth
The narrow stretch of water separating the Peloponnese from central Greece, often visible in the distance.
Saronic Gulf
Views of the waters near Athens and the various ferries crossing to islands like Aegina and Poros.
Rhodes West Coast
Close-up views of the forested mountains of central Rhodes and the rocky western shoreline during descent.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Mediterranean. It offers more continuous mountain views through the mid-flight phase. Note that during landing, the right side faces the open sea and the quiet western beaches of the island.
Distance: 1,606 km (998 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 8 min
Departure: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)
Arrival: RHO (36.40539932250977, 28.086200714111328)
Route Type: International
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