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BUD → SKG
Which side of the plane to sit from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Budapest) to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (Thessaloniki)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the dramatic Balkan mountain ranges, the winding Vardar River valley, and the iconic silhouette of Mount Olympus during the descent into Thessaloniki.
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Great Hungarian Plain
Vast, golden agricultural patches of the Puszta region visible early in the flight.
Vardar River Valley
Follow the silver thread of the Vardar River as it carves through the Macedonian terrain.
Mount Olympus
The legendary home of the Greek gods, standing tall at 2,917 meters to the southwest of the flight path.
Thermaic Gulf
Beautiful coastal views of the Aegean Sea as the plane banks for its final approach into SKG.
The right side is ideal for sunset flights, offering a golden glow over the mountains. Keep a sharp eye out for Mount Olympus approximately 15-20 minutes before landing; it is the most prominent peak in the distance.
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Budapest Skyline
Aerial view of the Danube River and the Hungarian Parliament Building shortly after takeoff from BUD.
Belgrade Confluence
Clear views of the Sava and Danube rivers meeting in the heart of the Serbian capital.
Balkan Mountains
Rugged ridges and deep valleys stretching across central Serbia and North Macedonia.
Skopje Cityscape
The capital of North Macedonia surrounded by a ring of mountains.
Sit on the left for the best morning light to illuminate the Serbian landscapes. During the final approach, the left side often provides a broader view of the Halkidiki peninsula's coastline if the aircraft circles from the east.
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Get eSIMs for GreeceDistance: 823 km (511 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: BUD (47.429759999999995, 19.261093)
Arrival: SKG (40.51969909667969, 22.97089958190918)
Route Type: International
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