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LHR → BUD
Which side of the plane to sit from London Heathrow Airport (London) to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Budapest)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is generally superior for this route, offering views of the English Channel coastline, distant glimpses of the Alps, the city of Vienna, and the most iconic aerial perspectives of the Danube and Budapest's landmarks during descent.
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White Cliffs of Dover
The iconic chalk cliffs and the busy Port of Dover as you cross the English Channel.
Ardennes Forest
Dense, rolling green hills spanning across Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany.
The Alps
On a clear day, the snow-capped Austrian and Bavarian Alps are visible on the southern horizon.
Vienna
The Austrian capital, the Danube river, and the Prater park are often visible during the cruise-to-descent transition.
Budapest Parliament
Unmatched views of the Hungarian Parliament, Buda Castle, and the Chain Bridge during the final descent.
This side is best for morning flights to keep the sun behind the plane. The descent into BUD usually follows a path that puts the city center and the Danube directly in view on the right. Keep your camera ready 15-20 minutes before landing.
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London Skyline
Clear views of the Shard, Tower Bridge, and the City of London shortly after takeoff from Heathrow.
Thames Estuary
The widening river as it meets the North Sea, featuring the massive London Gateway port.
Dutch Delta
The intricate network of islands, dikes, and bridges of the Zeeland province in the Netherlands.
Rhine Valley
The winding Rhine river through Germany, passing major cities like Frankfurt and the surrounding vineyards.
Danube Bend
The dramatic U-shaped curve of the Danube at Visegrád shortly before the final approach into Budapest.
Sit toward the front of the cabin to avoid the wing. On a clear day, look for the North Sea coastline. On arrival, the left side often sees the rolling hills of the Pilis Mountains just north of the city.
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Get eSIMs for HungaryDistance: 1,490 km (926 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 59 min
Departure: LHR (51.4706, -0.461941)
Arrival: BUD (47.429759999999995, 19.261093)
Route Type: International
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