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BUD → FCO
Which side of the plane to sit from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Budapest) to Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (Rome)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers superior views of the Budapest city center upon departure, the dramatic northern shore of Lake Balaton, and a scenic approach over the Italian volcanic lakes and the coastline near Rome.
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Budapest Skyline
If taking off to the west, you will see the Parliament, Buda Castle, and the chain bridges.
Tihany Peninsula
The volcanic peninsula and its historic abbey jutting into the turquoise waters of Lake Balaton.
Julian Alps
On clear days, the jagged, snow-capped peaks of Slovenia are visible on the far horizon.
Mount Titano
The distinctive three-peaked silhouette of the Republic of San Marino near the Adriatic coast.
Lake Bracciano
A large circular volcanic lake that serves as a primary landmark during the descent into FCO.
This is the 'sunset side' for evening flights, offering a stunning golden glow over the Tuscan and Umbrian hills. During the descent, keep your camera ready for the transition from the green Italian interior to the blue Tyrrhenian Sea just before landing at Fiumicino.
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Southern Budapest
Clear views of the Danube river winding through the southern suburbs and Csepel Island.
Southern Balaton
The flatter, sandy southern shore of Hungary's 'Sea' and the holiday resort towns.
Central Apennines
The rugged limestone peaks of the Gran Sasso massif as you cross into Central Italy.
Sit on this side for better lighting during early morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Watch for the dramatic change in terrain as the flat Hungarian Puszta gives way to the Croatian mountains and finally the Adriatic Sea.
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Get eSIMs for ItalyDistance: 836 km (519 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min
Departure: BUD (47.429759999999995, 19.261093)
Arrival: FCO (41.8002778, 12.2388889)
Route Type: International
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