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VIE → SKP
Which side of the plane to sit from Vienna International Airport (Vienna) to Skopje Alexander the Great Airport (Skopje)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior mix of scenic variety, featuring the turquoise waters of Lake Balaton, the dramatic Dinaric Alps, and a stunning final approach over the Shar Mountains and Mount Vodno.
Lake Balaton
The elongated turquoise waters of Central Europe's largest lake, visible as the flight tracks south through Hungary.
Dinaric Alps
Distant, jagged limestone peaks stretching across the horizon of the Balkan Peninsula.
Tara & Zlatibor Mountains
Dense forests and undulating mountainous terrain of Western Serbia's national park regions.
Shar Mountains
Majestic, often snow-capped peaks forming a dramatic natural border between Kosovo and North Macedonia.
Millennium Cross
The massive landmark atop Mount Vodno, clearly visible during the final descent into Skopje.
This is the prime side for mountain scenery. In winter, the snow-covered Shar Mountains provide a spectacular alpine view. During the final descent, watch for the cross on Mount Vodno which is particularly striking if landing at sunset.
Vienna Cityscape
Aerial views of the Austrian capital and the Danube River immediately after departure from VIE.
Great Hungarian Plain
Expansive views of the agricultural heartland and the flat Pannonian Basin terrain.
Belgrade Confluence
Visual of the Serbian capital where the Danube and Sava rivers merge at the historic Kalemegdan Fortress.
Eastern Balkan Range
Rugged hills and winding river valleys of Central and Eastern Serbia leading toward the Macedonian border.
Choose this side for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. Look for the urban sprawl of Belgrade approximately 35-40 minutes into the flight for a major geographic landmark.
Distance: 790 km (491 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 19 min
Departure: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)
Arrival: SKP (41.961601, 21.621401)
Route Type: International
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