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BUD → PRG
Which side of the plane to sit from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Budapest) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (Prague)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Buda hills upon departure, the city of Bratislava mid-flight, and typically a more iconic view of the Prague outskirts and city center during the standard approach into Václav Havel Airport.
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Buda Castle & Hills
Panoramic views of the historic castle district and the rolling green hills of the Buda side immediately after takeoff.
Bratislava Skyline
As the flight traverses Slovakia, the capital city and its hilltop castle are often visible to the south.
Pálava Hills
The distinctive limestone peaks and vineyard-covered slopes of South Moravia appear during the transition into Czech airspace.
Nové Mlýny Reservoirs
Large water bodies in Southern Moravia that serve as a prominent visual landmark during the descent.
Prague Southern Approach
Vibrant residential districts and the winding Vltava river as the plane lines up for landing.
Sit on the left for the best morning light when flying Northwest. During the descent, keep an eye out for the meandering Vltava river; if the wind is from the West, you will likely fly a loop providing a full panorama of Prague's 'Thousand Spires' from this side.
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Hungarian Parliament
A stunning aerial perspective of the iconic Gothic Revival building on the banks of the Danube shortly after departure.
The Danube Bend
The scenic curve of the river at Visegrád, where the waterway carves through the mountains.
Brno City
The administrative center of Moravia, featuring the Spilberk Castle and the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul.
Bohemian-Moravian Highlands
Dense forests and undulating terrain characterizing the rural heart of the Czech Republic.
Prague Castle
Often visible on the horizon or during the final approach pattern depending on air traffic control routing.
The right side is ideal for catching the architectural grandeur of the Hungarian Parliament immediately after takeoff from BUD. Look north mid-flight to spot the distant peaks of the Tatra Mountains on exceptionally clear days when flying over Slovakia.
Book Hotels in PragueDistance: 472 km (293 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 47 min
Departure: BUD (47.429759999999995, 19.261093)
Arrival: PRG (50.1008, 14.26)
Route Type: International
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