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BLL β†’ BUD

Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a superior view of the historic city of Prague mid-flight and the dramatic Danube Bend just before landing in Budapest.

Left Side Highlights
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Jutland Countryside

View the agricultural patterns and coastal proximity of Denmark shortly after takeoff from Billund.

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Berlin Vistas

Glimpse the outskirts and urban sprawl of the German capital situated to the east of the flight path.

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Historic Prague

A prime view of the Vltava river and the medieval architecture of the Czech capital as you cross into Central Europe.

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Little Carpathians

The forested mountain range extending from Bratislava into the Slovak interior visible during the cruise phase.

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Danube Bend

The spectacular U-turn of the Danube river at VisegrΓ‘d as the flight begins its final approach into Hungary.

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Hungarian Parliament

The magnificent Gothic Revival building on the Pest bank visible during the final descent into BUD.

Choosing the left side is highly recommended for capturing the iconic curve of the Danube Bend. On morning flights, the sun will be behind you, providing excellent lighting for photos of Prague's spires and the Hungarian Parliament. Watch for the sharp transition from the mountainous Slovak border to the flat Hungarian plains about 20 minutes before landing.

Right Side Highlights
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Elbe River Valley

Follow the winding path of the Elbe as it cuts through the Saxon landscape of Eastern Germany.

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Ore Mountains

The rugged border mountains known for their mining history and scenic ridges between Germany and Czechia.

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Moravian Wine Region

Neat rows of vineyards and rolling hills in the southern Czech Republic near Brno.

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Vienna Basin

The distant skyline of Vienna and the shimmering Lake Neusiedl on the southwestern horizon.

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Buda Castle District

The historic castle and hilly Buda side of the capital visible if the plane circles for landing.

The right side offers a great perspective of the transition from German forests to the agricultural heartland of Moravia. During late afternoon flights, the sunset over the distant Alps to the southwest can be breathtaking. Keep an eye out for the shimmering surface of Lake Neusiedl on the border of Austria and Hungary roughly 15 minutes before arrival.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,156 km (718 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 32 min

Departure: BLL (55.7402992249, 9.15178012848)

Arrival: BUD (47.429759999999995, 19.261093)

Route Type: International

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