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ATH → BUD
Which side of the plane to sit from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (Athens) to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Budapest)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a more dramatic geographical progression, featuring the rugged Pindus Mountains, the deep turquoise of the Gulf of Corinth, and the stunning limestone peaks of the Dinaric Alps.
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Gulf of Corinth
Aerial view of the deep blue inlet separating the Peloponnese from mainland Greece.
Pindus Mountain Range
Known as the 'Spine of Greece', these peaks offer rugged, snowy views for much of the year.
Lake Shkodër
A massive dolphin-shaped lake on the border of Albania and Montenegro, visible mid-flight.
Dinaric Alps
Extensive karst mountain range stretching across Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
For the best experience, book a morning flight to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Greek mountains. Keep an eye out about 20 minutes after takeoff for the Vikos Gorge, one of the deepest in the world. As you approach Budapest, you may catch a glimpse of Lake Balaton in the far distance if the flight path is slightly westerly.
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Attica Coastline
A final look at the urban sprawl of Athens and the northern suburbs against the Aegean backdrop.
Mount Olympus
The mythical home of the Greek gods and the highest peak in Greece, visible shortly after takeoff.
Belgrade and the Danube
A clear view of the Serbian capital and the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers.
Great Hungarian Plain
The vast, flat agricultural heartland of Central Europe as you descend into Budapest.
Sit on the right for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh western sun. Mount Olympus is the star feature here; it will appear approximately 30-40 minutes after departure. As the plane descends into BUD, look for the winding Danube River, which serves as a navigational landmark leading right to the airport outskirts.
Book Hotels in BudapestDistance: 1,122 km (697 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 30 min
Departure: ATH (37.9364013672, 23.944499969499997)
Arrival: BUD (47.429759999999995, 19.261093)
Route Type: International
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