Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Vienna to Berlin. Vienna departure scores higher due to the Danube River's visual prominence and Vienna's urban scenery during takeoff, combined with views of the Alpine foothills. Berlin's landing approach, while offering urban and lake features, occurs over flatter terrain with less visual variety. The takeoff experience outweighs the landing on this short route.

During takeoff from Schwechat (VIE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Vienna departure offers views of the Danube River valley and the city's urban sprawl before climbing over the Austrian plains. The Danube is a distinctive linear feature visible during initial climb, and Vienna's built environment provides brief urban scenery. Notable sights include: Danube River (winding through Vienna), Vienna city center and suburbs, Austrian Alpine foothills to the southwest (distant).

When landing at Berlin Brandenburg (BER), sit on the Right side for the best views. Berlin Brandenburg approach from the south provides views of the city's lakes (Müggelsee, Tegeler See) and urban structure. The approach path crosses the Spree River and offers views of Berlin's distinctive flat landscape with water features, though less dramatic than Vienna's departure. Notable sights include: Spree River, Berlin's urban grid and lakes (Müggelsee visible to the southeast), flat North German Plain.

The flight from Schwechat (VIE) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER) takes 1h 15m.

The flight crosses the flat North German Plain and Bohemian Basin. Notable features include the Elbe River valley (visible from altitude around the midpoint), scattered forests of central Germany, and the transition from Austrian/Czech highlands to the North German lowlands. No major mountain ranges are crossed; the route follows relatively low-relief terrain throughout.