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MAN → BUD
Which side of the plane to sit from Manchester Airport (Manchester) to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Budapest)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is generally superior for this route as it offers distant but stunning panoramas of the Austrian Alps to the south and provides the best angle for viewing the Hungarian Parliament and the Danube bridges during typical approaches into Budapest.
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London & Thames Estuary
On a southerly departure path, catch a glimpse of the sprawling London metropolis and the industrial Thames gateway.
Frankfurt Skyline
Observe Germany's financial hub with its distinctive cluster of skyscrapers and the massive FRA airport hub below.
Austrian Alps Panorama
Enjoy a breathtaking long-distance view of the snow-capped Alpine peaks stretching along the southern horizon.
Lake Balaton
Central Europe's largest lake appears as a turquoise jewel to the southwest just before reaching the capital.
Budapest City Center
The 'Money Shot': A spectacular view of the Hungarian Parliament Building, the Chain Bridge, and Buda Castle during the landing loop.
The right side is essential for the iconic Budapest arrival. If the flight lands from the southeast (Runway 31), the plane often performs a 'U' turn over the city, giving right-side passengers a front-row seat to the historic skyline. For winter flights, the southern sun can be bright, so bring sunglasses for the Alpine views.
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Peak District
Immediately after take-off from MAN, witness the rugged moorlands and green valleys of the UK's first National Park.
The Dutch Coastline
Cross the North Sea to see the intricate dikes, polders, and windmills surrounding the Amsterdam area.
Saxon Switzerland
Look for the unique sandstone pillars and deep canyons along the Elbe river near the German-Czech border.
The Danube Bend
As the plane enters Hungarian airspace, view the dramatic u-turn of the Danube river flanked by the Börzsöny Hills.
Northern Budapest Districts
A close-up view of the industrial and residential northern districts of the capital during the final descent.
Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. This side is particularly scenic during summer evening flights when the sun is in the northwest, illuminating the Saxon Switzerland rock formations and the Danube Bend with a golden glow.
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Get eSIMs for HungaryDistance: 1,654 km (1,028 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 12 min
Departure: MAN (53.35369873046875, -2.2749500274658203)
Arrival: BUD (47.429759999999995, 19.261093)
Route Type: International
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