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Our Recommendation
8.7

Left Side of the Plane

The left side provides the most dramatic views of the high Carpathian peaks, including the Făgăraș range, and offers a better angle for the Bucharest city skyline upon arrival.

Left Side Highlights
8.7
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Budapest Panorama

Aerial views of the Danube river, the Parliament building, and the historic Buda Castle shortly after takeoff.

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Tisza River

The meandering silver curves of the second-largest river in Hungary as it winds through the Great Plain.

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Făgăraș Mountains

Home to Moldoveanu Peak, these are the highest and most jagged mountains in the Southern Carpathians.

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Bucegi Massif

Spectacular limestone cliffs and high-altitude plateaus visible as you cross into the Wallachia region.

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Bucharest Cityscape

Clear views of the massive Palace of the Parliament and the urban sprawl of the 'Little Paris' during descent.

Book a window seat on the left (usually 'A' seats) for the best mountain photography. On morning flights, the sun is behind you, providing crisp light on the Făgăraș range. If landing from the west, the left side is essential to see the Bucharest city center rather than the northern industrial outskirts.

Right Side Highlights
7.5
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Great Hungarian Plain

Vast agricultural landscapes and the traditional Puszta region spanning between Budapest and the border.

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Retezat Mountains

Distant views of Romania's oldest national park, known for its glacial lakes and sharp granite peaks.

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Jiu Valley

Deep forested valleys and historic mining towns nestled between the Parâng and Vâlcan mountains.

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Wallachian Steppe

The transition from the rugged Carpathians to the wide, fertile lowlands of southern Romania.

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Otopeni Environs

The network of natural lakes and growing suburban developments north of the capital city.

Choose the right side ('F' seats) if you prefer seeing the vast expanse of the southern Romanian plains. In late afternoon, this side receives direct sunlight, which can be harsh for photos but offers beautiful golden hour lighting over the agricultural fields of the Wallachian Plain.

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Route Information

Distance: 615 km (382 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 1 min

Departure: BUD (47.429759999999995, 19.261093)

Arrival: OTP (44.5711111, 26.085)

Route Type: International

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