Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Athens to Vienna. The northwestward flight path favors right-side seats for the majority of the journey. Departing Athens, you get coastal and mountain views; crossing the Balkans, right seats face toward the Pindus and Dinaric ranges; approaching Vienna, the Danube and city views are visible from both sides, but the overall flight corridor benefits right-side positioning.

During takeoff from Athinai (HEW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Saronic Gulf and the Athenian coastline as you climb out northwestward. You'll see the Aegean Sea's western edge and the sprawl of greater Athens receding below. Notable sights include: Saronic Gulf, Athenian urban sprawl, Hymettus mountain range to the east, Aegean coastline.

When landing at Schwechat (VIE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views of the Danube River and Vienna's urban layout during the approach from the southeast. You'll see the river's distinctive curves and the city's districts spread across the Pannonian Plain. Notable sights include: Danube River, Vienna city center and outer districts, Carpathian foothills to the north, Pannonian Plain.

The flight from Athinai (HEW) to Schwechat (VIE) takes 2h 45m.

Pindus Mountains (Greece-Albania border), Dinaric Alps (Albania-North Macedonia), Thessaly Plain, Adriatic coastline (distant, western horizon), Balkan highlands, Carpathian foothills approaching Vienna