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BUD → MSQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Budapest) to Minsk National Airport (Minsk 2)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most dramatic views of the High Tatra Mountains and a superior angle for the historic architecture of Budapest and Brest during the climb and cruise phases.
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Budapest Parliament
Catch a glimpse of the iconic Neo-Gothic landmark and the Danube bridges immediately following a northern departure.
High Tatra Mountains
The jagged, snow-capped peaks of the border between Slovakia and Poland provide a stunning alpine panorama.
Kraków Outskirts
View the southern expanses of Poland's historic cultural capital as the flight paths north-eastward.
Brest Hero Fortress
Observe the distinctive geometric layout of this historic star-fortress upon crossing into Belarus.
Zaslavskaye Reservoir
Known as the 'Minsk Sea,' this massive body of water signals the final approach into the capital.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photography of the Tatras. During winter, the contrast between the white mountain peaks and the dark forests of southern Poland is particularly striking. Ensure you look out within the first 15 minutes for the best Budapest city views.
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The Danube Bend
The scenic 'Dunakanyar' where the river takes a sharp turn through the Visegrád mountains.
Slovak Ore Mountains
Vast stretches of dense evergreen forests and deep river valleys throughout central Slovakia.
Lublin Cityscape
The largest city in eastern Poland, visible as a sprawling urban center amidst agricultural plains.
Pripyat Marshes
The northern edges of one of Europe's largest wetland areas, characterized by intricate water patterns.
Minsk Modern District
The expanding residential and industrial sectors of eastern Minsk during the descent into MSQ.
The right side is ideal for afternoon or evening flights to catch the sunset over the Eastern European plains. It offers a broader perspective of the rolling hills in central Slovakia. Keep an eye out for the unique agricultural patterns of eastern Poland which look like a colorful patchwork quilt from 30,000 feet.
Book Hotels in Minsk 2Distance: 946 km (588 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: BUD (47.429759999999995, 19.261093)
Arrival: MSQ (53.882499694824, 28.030700683594)
Route Type: International
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