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Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the High Tatra mountain range and a more dramatic perspective of the Danube River and Budapest's city center during the final approach.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Nyköping Archipelago

The intricate network of small islands and coastal inlets near Skavsta Airport.

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Wrocław Views

A clear view of the 'City of a Hundred Bridges' and its historic Old Town.

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High Tatra Massif

Direct views of the highest peaks in the Carpathians, including Gerlachovský štít.

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The Danube Bend

The spectacular horseshoe curve of the Danube River near Visegrád.

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Budapest Landmarks

Aerial views of the Hungarian Parliament and Buda Castle when landing from the north.

The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset. During the final 15 minutes of the flight, stay alert for the Danube River; it serves as a guide for the spectacular approach into Budapest.

Left Side Highlights
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Baltic Sea Transition

Panoramic views of the open Baltic Sea after departing the Swedish coastline.

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Warsaw Skyline

Distances views of the Polish capital's skyscrapers and the Vistula River.

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Eastern High Tatras

The snow-capped eastern peaks of the Carpathian Mountains along the Slovak border.

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Great Hungarian Plain

The vast, flat agricultural landscapes of Northern Hungary as you descend.

Sit on the left for morning flights to enjoy the sunrise over the Baltic. Keep an eye out for the island of Öland shortly after takeoff, which appears as a long, thin sliver to the east.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,273 km (791 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 42 min

Departure: NYO (58.78860092163086, 16.912200927734375)

Arrival: BUD (47.429759999999995, 19.261093)

Route Type: International

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