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BUD → HAM
Which side of the plane to sit from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Budapest) to Hamburg Airport (Hamburg)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a superior view of the Budapest skyline including the Parliament Building immediately after takeoff and a more direct view of the massive Port of Hamburg and the Elbe River loops during the final approach.
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Budapest Panorama
A stunning aerial view of the Hungarian Parliament and the chain of bridges crossing the Danube right after departure.
Erzgebirge Mountains
The low mountain range forming the natural border between the Czech Republic and Germany.
Port of Hamburg
One of Europe's largest shipping hubs with massive container terminals visible during the descent.
Lower Elbe
The wide, silver ribbon of the Elbe river as it flows toward the North Sea.
Choose the left side for afternoon flights to enjoy the sunset over the German plains. Keep your camera ready in the first 5 minutes after takeoff for the best shots of the Budapest city center. In winter, the snow-covered Bohemian highlands are particularly scenic from this side.
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Prague Cityscape
The distinctive red roofs and Vltava River loops of the Czech capital can often be seen mid-flight.
Dresden Altstadt
Historic Baroque architecture along the Elbe riverbanks visible if the flight path tracks slightly east.
Lüneburg Heath
Expansive nature reserves and colorful agricultural patchwork across Lower Saxony.
Alster Lakes
The Inner and Outer Alster lakes in the heart of Hamburg during specific northern landing patterns.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare. If the plane approaches Hamburg from the north, this side offers an excellent view of the city's residential districts and the Alster lakes. Watch for the city of Berlin in the far distance about 35-40 minutes into the flight.
Book Hotels in HamburgDistance: 950 km (590 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: BUD (47.429759999999995, 19.261093)
Arrival: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)
Route Type: International
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