IEV → BUD

Kiev City Center

Immediate views of the Pechersk Lavra, the Motherland Monument, and the golden domes of central Kiev shortly after takeoff from Zhuliany.

Polissya Woodlands

Deep green stretches of the northern Ukrainian forests and the urban layout of Zhytomyr as the flight levels off.

Beskids Mountains

The northern slopes of the Carpathian arc, showing deep valleys and scattered mountain villages near the Slovakian border.

The Danube Bend

The dramatic curve of the Danube river near Visegrád, where the river narrows and turns sharply south toward the capital.

Budapest Parliament & Buda Castle

Depending on the wind direction and runway approach, look for the iconic Gothic Revival Parliament building and the historic Castle District.

Dnieper River Delta

Aerial views of the southern Dnieper riverbanks and the intricate network of tributaries as you climb out of Kiev.

Eastern Carpathian Ridges

Stunning vistas of the forested peaks of the Ukrainian Carpathians, including the Chornohora range in the distance.

The Great Hungarian Plain

The vast, flat expanse of the Alföld region, characterized by its unique 'pusta' landscape and geometric agricultural patterns.

Csepel Island

A view of the industrial and residential island in the Danube just south of the Budapest city center during the landing sequence.