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VIE → ZAG
Which side of the plane to sit from Vienna International Airport (Vienna) to Zagreb Airport (Zagreb)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a dramatic transition from the Vienna Woods into the Eastern Alps, featuring iconic peaks like Schneeberg before descending over the Medvednica mountain into Zagreb.
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Vienna Woods
Immediately after departure, see the dense green canopy of the Wienerwald surrounding the Austrian capital.
Schneeberg Massif
The easternmost 2,000-meter peak of the Alps, often holding snow until early summer, provides a stunning silhouette.
Semmering Pass
The rugged topography of this UNESCO-listed mountain area is visible as you track south.
Styrian Foothills
Rolling hills and small villages characteristic of southern Austria before entering Slovenian airspace.
Medvednica Ridge
The mountain directly north of Zagreb, featuring the Sljeme peak, marks the final stage of your descent.
This is the 'Alps side.' Book a window seat away from the wing for unobstructed views of the Rax and Schneeberg peaks. Morning flights offer the best lighting as the sun illuminates the eastern slopes of the mountains.
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Lake Neusiedl
View the vast, shallow steppe lake that straddles the border between Austria and Hungary shortly after takeoff.
Burgenland Vineyards
The landscape is dotted with structured rows of vines from one of Austria's premier wine-growing regions.
Pannonian Basin
A wide, flat expanse of agricultural land that stretches eastward towards the Great Hungarian Plain.
Drava River
A major waterway that snakes through the landscape as you approach the Croatian border.
Look out for the glint of Lake Neusiedl within the first 10 minutes. For afternoon flights, the sun will be behind you on this side, making it ideal for glare-free photography of the Hungarian borderlands.
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Get eSIMs for CroatiaDistance: 266 km (165 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 27 min
Departure: VIE (48.110298156738, 16.569700241089002)
Arrival: ZAG (45.742900848400005, 16.0687999725)
Route Type: International
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