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DOH → BUD
Which side of the plane to sit from Hamad International Airport (Doha) to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Budapest)?
Left Side of the Plane
The Left Side provides superior views of the dramatic Taurus Mountains in Turkey and the rugged Balkan and Carpathian ranges, often offering a stunning glimpse of the Danube and Budapest city center upon descent.
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Kuwait City Skyline
Clear views of the Kuwait Towers and the northern Persian Gulf coastline shortly after departure.
The Fertile Crescent
The green contrast of the Tigris and Euphrates river valleys as they cut through the Iraqi desert.
Taurus Mountains
Spectacular snow-capped peaks and deep limestone gorges as the flight crosses Southern Turkey.
Balkan Mountains
Rolling green ridges and deep valleys stretching across central Bulgaria.
Southern Carpathians
Known as the Transylvanian Alps, these jagged peaks offer dramatic scenery while flying over Romania.
Danube River & Budapest
During the final approach, the left side frequently sees the winding Danube and the historic Buda hills.
Book a window seat on the left (usually Seat A). For afternoon flights, be prepared for some glare as the sun will be on this side. During winter, the snow cover on the Taurus and Carpathian mountains is breathtaking. Keep your camera ready for the final 15 minutes of the flight for potential city views.
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The Persian Gulf
Expansive views of turquoise waters and offshore oil installations immediately after takeoff from Doha.
Anatolian Plateau
The vast, high-altitude landscape of central Turkey, featuring volcanic formations and salt lakes.
Black Sea Coast
Glimpses of the lush, green Turkish coastline meeting the deep blue waters of the Black Sea.
Bucharest Outskirts
The sprawling urban landscape of the Romanian capital visible in the distance to the north.
Great Hungarian Plain
The patchwork quilt of agricultural fields and the Puszta region as you enter Hungarian airspace.
Choose a right-side window seat (usually Seat K) to avoid direct sunlight on afternoon departures from Doha. This side is excellent for observing the vastness of the Turkish interior and provides a softer, more consistent light for photography of the landscape below.
Book Hotels in BudapestDistance: 3,756 km (2,334 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 25 min
Departure: DOH (25.273056, 51.608056)
Arrival: BUD (47.429759999999995, 19.261093)
Route Type: International
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