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EMA → BUD
Which side of the plane to sit from East Midlands Airport (East Midlands) to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Budapest)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior scenic experience, featuring distant but majestic views of the Alps to the south and a better chance of seeing the Budapest city center and Parliament building on the final approach.
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Thames Estuary
Depending on the flight corridor, views of the winding Thames and the sprawling eastern edges of London.
Rhine Valley
The UNESCO-listed Middle Rhine, famous for its steep vineyards and numerous hilltop castles.
The Alps
On clear days, the distant jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Bavarian and Austrian Alps dominate the southern horizon.
Lake Chiemsee
Known as the 'Bavarian Sea', this large lake features the Herrenchiemsee Palace island.
Budapest City Center
During the descent into Liszt Ferenc, the right side usually provides a breathtaking view of the Hungarian Parliament and the Buda Castle.
Sit behind the wing for the best photography of the Alps and the descent. During the winter months, the snow-covered peaks to the south are particularly vivid. If the wind is from the South-East, the approach into Budapest often circles the city, offering a panoramic view of the Danube bridges.
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The English Midlands
Lush green landscapes of Leicestershire and the edge of the Peak District immediately after takeoff.
English Channel Crossing
The transition from the white cliffs of the South East coast to the European mainland.
Frankfurt Skyline
Views of Germany's financial hub, often identifiable by its cluster of skyscrapers and the Main river.
Bratislava
The Slovakian capital and its historic castle perched above the Danube river shortly before crossing into Hungary.
Danube Bend
The dramatic 'Dunakanyar' where the river takes a sharp turn south towards Budapest through wooded hills.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. Keep an eye out for the historic city of Nuremberg as you cross Southern Germany, which often appears as a dense medieval grid from above.
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Get eSIMs for HungaryDistance: 1,579 km (981 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 6 min
Departure: EMA (52.8311004639, -1.32806003094)
Arrival: BUD (47.429759999999995, 19.261093)
Route Type: International
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