About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Frankfurt Main (FRA) to Schwechat (VIE)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Frankfurt to Vienna. The left side wins at both ends of this short flight. During the cruise phase the route tracks southeast over Bavaria and Upper Austria, and the left side also offers better views of the Alpine foothills north of Salzburg and the Salzkammergut lake district if the flight path dips slightly south. Right side has little to offer on this routing.
What can I see during takeoff from Frankfurt Main in Frankfurt?
During takeoff from Frankfurt Main (FRA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Frankfurt departures on runway 25L/25C head westward before turning southeast toward Vienna, putting the Main River, Frankfurt city center, and the Taunus hills on the left side during the initial climb and turn. The banking left turn gives a clear view down over the city skyline and the river bend. Notable sights include: Frankfurt city center and banking district skyline, Main River bend, Taunus hills to the northwest, Sachsenhausen district across the river.
What can I see when landing at Schwechat in Vienna?
When landing at Schwechat (VIE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Vienna Schwechat typically uses runway 29 for arrivals from the east or runway 11 from the west. Approaching from the northwest on runway 11, the left side faces south toward the city of Vienna, the Danube, and the Vienna Woods. The left seat gets the Danube canal, Prater park, and the city grid on final approach. Notable sights include: Danube River and Danube Canal through Vienna, Prater park and Riesenrad area, Vienna city center grid, Vienna Woods (Wienerwald) on the western horizon.
How long is the flight from Frankfurt to Vienna?
The flight from Frankfurt Main (FRA) to Schwechat (VIE) takes Approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
What does the Frankfurt to Vienna flight path pass over?
The flight crosses Bavaria south of Nuremberg, passing over the Bavarian Forest and the Inn River valley near Passau. The Austrian border is crossed near Linz, with the Danube visible below. The Salzkammergut lake district including the Attersee and Traunsee may be visible to the south on the left side. The terrain gradually rises toward the Alpine foothills before descending into the flat Vienna Basin.