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BUD → WAW
Which side of the plane to sit from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Budapest) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (Warsaw)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most iconic views, including the Budapest skyline shortly after takeoff and a spectacular angle of the Warsaw city center upon arrival.
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Budapest City Center
Aerial views of the Hungarian Parliament, Buda Castle, and the chain bridges if taking off towards the northwest.
Danube Bend
The scenic 'U' turn of the Danube River near Visegrád as the plane heads north toward Slovakia.
High Tatras (West)
Jagged granite peaks and alpine lakes along the border of Slovakia and Poland.
Kraków View
Distant views of Poland's cultural capital and the Wawel Royal Castle depending on the flight corridor.
Warsaw Skyline
Excellent views of the Palace of Culture and Science and the growing cluster of modern skyscrapers during descent.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the rising sun's glare. This side is superior for photography of the Budapest city loop if the wind favors a northern departure. During the final approach to WAW, the left side usually offers a panoramic view of the central business district.
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Gödöllő Hills
The lush, rolling hills of the Gödöllő landscape protection area north of Budapest.
Gerlachovský štít
Clear views of the highest peak in the entire Carpathian mountain range located in the High Tatras.
Low Tatras National Park
Dense evergreen forests and deep valleys characterizing central Slovakia's mountainous terrain.
Vistula River
The winding 'Queen of Polish Rivers' often serves as a navigational guide as you approach Warsaw from the south.
Wilanów Palace
The 'Polish Versailles' and its geometric gardens can often be spotted on the southern edge of Warsaw during landing.
The right side is best for afternoon flights to have the sun behind you, illuminating the Tatra mountains perfectly. Keep your eyes peeled halfway through the flight for the highest peaks of the Carpathians. It is also the better side for spotting the sprawling estates on the southern outskirts of Warsaw.
Book Hotels in WarsawDistance: 541 km (336 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 54 min
Departure: BUD (47.429759999999995, 19.261093)
Arrival: WAW (52.1656990051, 20.9671001434)
Route Type: International
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