Landing on the left side typically provides a scenic vista of the city's historic architecture, the United Nations headquarters, and the rolling vineyards of the Grinzing district.
The Right Side is generally superior for this short hop, offering iconic views of the Danube river's path, the city of Belgrade upon departure, distant views of Budapest, and the best chance of seeing the Vienna city skyline during the approach into VIE.
The Right Side offers a more scenic experience, featuring the rolling Ardennes, the UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine Valley, and a stunning distant panorama of the Alps to the south as you cruise across Germany and Austria.
The right side offers superior views of the Ore Mountains shortly after takeoff and a spectacular perspective of the Danube Valley and the Vienna Woods during the descent into Vienna.
The right side offers a superior mix of city views upon departure from Stockholm, clear views of the Czech capital Prague during cruise, and a scenic approach into Vienna with the Alps visible on the horizon.
The right side offers a superior panorama of the South Bohemian pond regions and the iconic Vienna Woods, with the distant peaks of the Austrian Alps visible on clear days.
The left side offers superior lighting for photography during the typical westward flight path and provides the most direct views of the Carpathian mountain range and the southern Vienna basin.