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BUD → LTN
Which side of the plane to sit from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Budapest) to London Luton Airport (London)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side is the winner for this route, offering a more scenic panorama that includes distant views of the Alps to the south and a higher probability of seeing the London skyline during the approach to Luton.
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Danube River Bend
A stunning view of the river's sharp curve north of Budapest shortly after takeoff.
Austrian Alps
Distant, snow-capped peaks of the Alpine range visible to the south during cruising altitude.
Rhine River Valley
The winding path of the Rhine as the flight traverses Western Germany.
Ardennes Forest
Expansive green forest cover spanning across Luxembourg and into Belgium.
English Channel
The narrow crossing between the European mainland and the United Kingdom's white-cliff coastline.
London Skyline
Views of the Shard and Canary Wharf in the distance as the aircraft turns for its final approach.
For the best visibility of the Alps, choose a morning flight when the sun is positioned to illuminate the peaks from the east. Ensure you are seated forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. The Danube Bend is visible within the first 10 minutes of flight if the aircraft departs towards the west.
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A breathtaking view of the Hungarian Parliament and the Chain Bridge if taking off towards the west.
Frankfurt Skyline
The impressive cluster of skyscrapers in Germany's financial heart, often clearly visible.
Brussels
The sprawling urban layout of the Belgian capital and the headquarters of the EU.
Port of Antwerp
Massive industrial docks and shipping infrastructure near the Scheldt river.
Thames Estuary
The wide mouth of the River Thames where it meets the North Sea near the Essex coast.
Chiltern Hills
Lush, rolling hills of the English countryside during the final descent into Luton Airport.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. If departing Budapest on Runway 31L, you will have a perfect view of the Danube and the city center almost immediately. Watch for the industrial complexity of the Ruhr area and Antwerp during the middle section of the flight.
Book Hotels in LondonDistance: 1,492 km (927 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 59 min
Departure: BUD (47.429759999999995, 19.261093)
Arrival: LTN (51.87469863891602, -0.36833301186561584)
Route Type: International
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