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DUB โ BUD
Which side of the plane to sit from Dublin Airport (Dublin) to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Budapest)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior panoramic experience, featuring views of the English south coast, a distant but clear glimpse of the snow-capped Alps, and the sprawling Lake Balaton shortly before landing.
Wicklow Mountains
Rugged granite peaks and valleys immediately south of Dublin during the initial climb.
London & Thames
On clear days, the vast sprawl of the Greater London area and the winding River Thames.
Bavarian Alps
Stunning distant views of the jagged, snow-dusted Alpine peaks to the south over Germany and Austria.
Lake Balaton
Known as the 'Hungarian Sea,' its turquoise waters are a major landmark during the descent.
Budapest Cityscape
Prime views of the Buda Castle, Gellรฉrt Hill, and the Hungarian Parliament during standard landing patterns.
Choose the right side for evening flights to catch a spectacular sunset reflecting off the Alps and Lake Balaton. During the descent, look for the Tihany Peninsula on Lake Balaton, and prepare for a potentially stunning view of the Danube bridges as the plane aligns with the runway.
The Irish Sea
Expansive views of the water crossing between Dublin and the Welsh coastline.
Dutch Delta
Intricate networks of canals, polders, and the North Sea coastline near Amsterdam.
Ruhr Valley Urbanization
A bird's eye view of Germany's most densely populated industrial and urban heartland.
Bohemian Landscape
Rolling hills and forests of the Czech Republic visible as the flight heads southeast.
Danube Bend
The dramatic curve where the Danube river turns sharply south toward Budapest.
Sit on the left for morning departures to keep the sun behind you, providing better lighting for photography of the Dutch coast and the Rhine river. On the final approach into BUD from the north, this side often sees the lush hills of the Duna-Ipoly National Park.
Distance: 1,915 km (1,190 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 33 min
Departure: DUB (53.421299, -6.27007)
Arrival: BUD (47.429759999999995, 19.261093)
Route Type: International
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