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BUD → HEL
Which side of the plane to sit from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Budapest) to Helsinki Vantaa Airport (Helsinki)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior visual journey, featuring the dramatic High Tatras mountains, the Baltic coastline of Latvia and Estonia, and a prime view of the Helsinki archipelago during descent.
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Budapest & Danube
Aerial views of the Danube River and the city's historic districts shortly after departure.
High Tatras
The jagged granite peaks of the Tatra Mountains forming the natural border between Slovakia and Poland.
Warsaw Skyline
The expanding cluster of skyscrapers in the Polish capital visible during the cruise phase.
Gulf of Riga
The transition from land to the deep blue waters of the Baltic Sea near the Latvian coast.
Helsinki Archipelago
An incredible mosaic of thousands of islands and rocky islets as the plane descends into Finland.
Gulf of Finland
Major shipping lanes with cargo vessels and ferries transiting between Tallinn and Helsinki.
Sit on the left for glare-free photography during morning flights as the sun will be on the opposite side. Watch for the High Tatras approximately 25 minutes after takeoff. For the best view of the Helsinki islands, ensure you are in a window seat ahead of the wing to avoid engine obstructions.
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Slovakian Wilderness
Dense forest coverage and rolling hills of the Low Tatras and eastern Slovakian national parks.
Polish Heartland
Intricate patterns of long, narrow agricultural strips characteristic of rural Polish landscapes.
Masurian Lake District
A glimmering network of over 2,000 lakes in northeastern Poland visible from cruising altitude.
Vilnius Outskirts
The distant sprawling suburbs and green belts surrounding the Lithuanian capital.
Estonian Bogs
Unique aerial perspectives of high-moors and peat bogs that define the Baltic interior.
The right side is ideal for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Baltic horizon. During winter months, the low sun angle provides dramatic shadows over the Polish plains, highlighting the terrain. Keep an eye out for the Masurian Lake District about halfway through the flight.
Book Hotels in HelsinkiDistance: 1,480 km (920 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 58 min
Departure: BUD (47.429759999999995, 19.261093)
Arrival: HEL (60.317199707031, 24.963300704956)
Route Type: International
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