About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schwechat (VIE) to Stuttgart (STR)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Vienna to Stuttgart. While takeoff offers the Danube and Wienerwald, the landing approach provides superior scenery with the dramatic Swabian Alps escarpment and Stuttgart's valley setting. The Alps are more visually striking than Vienna's foothills, making the right side the better choice for the overall journey.
What can I see during takeoff from Schwechat in Vienna?
During takeoff from Schwechat (VIE), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side captures the Danube River valley immediately north of Vienna and the Alpine foothills to the west. The Wienerwald (Vienna Woods) ridge runs northwest from the airport, creating a distinctive forested escarpment visible on the left during climb-out. Notable sights include: Danube River (flowing east-west north of airport), Wienerwald ridge, Little Carpathians to the northeast, Vienna city sprawl below.
What can I see when landing at Stuttgart in Stuttgart?
When landing at Stuttgart (STR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Swabian Alps (Schwäbische Alb) as the aircraft descends toward Stuttgart from the east. These limestone plateaus rise distinctly above the surrounding Neckar River valley and are the most visually prominent feature on approach. Notable sights include: Swabian Alps escarpment, Neckar River valley, Stuttgart city basin, Ludwigsburg area to the north.
How long is the flight from Vienna to Stuttgart?
The flight from Schwechat (VIE) to Stuttgart (STR) takes 1h 15m.
What does the Vienna to Stuttgart flight path pass over?
Bavarian plateau and foothills, Danube tributaries (Isar, Lech valleys), transition from Austrian to Swabian geography around the Ulm area, Iller River valley