Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Munich to Vienna. The right side wins at takeoff for Alpine views, but the left side delivers the more dramatic payoff on approach into Vienna with the Danube, the city layout, and the Prater all clearly visible. For the full flight, left side edges it out — the Danube crossing on descent is one of the more visually striking urban approaches in central Europe.

During takeoff from Munich (MUC), sit on the Right side for the best views. Munich's main departure runway 26L/26R sends aircraft westward before turning east toward Vienna. On the right side you get a clear view back over Munich city center and the Isar River valley as the aircraft banks. The Bavarian Alps to the south appear as a long ridge on the horizon to your right during the climb-out. Notable sights include: Munich city center and Marienplatz area, Isar River winding south toward the Alps, Bavarian Alpine foothills (Voralpen) on the southern horizon, Starnberger See lake to the southwest.

When landing at Schwechat (VIE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Vienna Schwechat typically uses runway 11/29 or 16/34. On approach from the west, the left side gives you a direct view over Vienna's city center — the Ringstrasse, Prater park and the Danube River are clearly visible. The Danube and its parallel Neue Donau channels are unmistakable landmarks on the left as you descend. Notable sights include: Vienna city center and Ringstrasse district, Danube River and Neue Donau channels, Prater park and the Wiener Riesenrad (Ferris wheel visible at low altitude), Vienna Woods (Wienerwald) hills to the west.

The flight from Munich (MUC) to Schwechat (VIE) takes Approximately 45-55 minutes.

The route crosses the flat Bavarian and Upper Austrian plateau, passing over Salzburg's general area to the north, the Inn River valley, and the broad agricultural plains of Upper and Lower Austria. The terrain is mostly flat to gently rolling with no dramatic topography mid-flight. The Danube becomes visible as you approach Vienna from the west.