Seeing Neusiedl Lake from a planeup to 10 ★
A steppe lake on the Austria-Hungary border so shallow (about 6 ft at most) that it dried out completely in the 1860s. Look for a huge belt of reeds around a pale, wind-stirred lake.
2 of our routes pass it. Austria · rated 5 of 10
The easy pick
Paris to Vienna: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Paris to Vienna | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
| Zurich to Vienna | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | on the way down |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Neusiedl Lake from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Neusiedl Lake from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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