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Our Recommendation
8.9

Right Side of the Plane

The right side is generally superior for this route as it often provides a stunning panorama of the Budapest skyline during departure and the most iconic view of the Frankfurt 'Mainhattan' skyscrapers during the final approach.

Right Side Highlights
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Budapest Parliament

Direct views of the Hungarian Parliament Building and the Danube bridges if the aircraft takes off towards the West.

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Linz and the Danube

The industrial yet historic city of Linz, where the flight path aligns closely with the winding Danube river.

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Main River Valley

The scenic, vineyard-lined hills of the Franconian wine region as the aircraft enters the Frankfurt approach corridor.

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Frankfurt Skyline

The famous bank towers and high-rises of Frankfurt, providing one of Europe's most impressive aerial urban views on final descent.

The right side is the 'money seat' for photographers. Aim for a seat in front of the wing for an unobstructed view of the Frankfurt skyline. On final approach to FRA, look out for the distinctive Commerzbank Tower and Messeturm.

Left Side Highlights
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Austrian Alps

Distant but majestic views of the snow-capped Northern Limestone Alps throughout the mid-section of the flight.

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Lake Chiemsee

The largest lake in Bavaria, known as the Bavarian Sea, visible as the flight crosses into Germany.

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Munich Cityscape

A clear view of the Allianz Arena and the sprawling urban layout of the Bavarian capital from the south.

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Spessart Nature Park

Dense, ancient deciduous forests covering the hills of Hesse and Bavaria as you descend.

Choose the left side if you prefer natural landscapes over urban ones. On a clear day, the contrast between the Danube valley and the distant Alpine peaks is spectacular. Morning flights on this side avoid the harshest direct sunlight.

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Route Information

Distance: 835 km (519 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min

Departure: BUD (47.429759999999995, 19.261093)

Arrival: FRA (50.033333, 8.570556)

Route Type: International

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