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OTP → PRG
Which side of the plane to sit from Henri Coandă International Airport (Bucharest) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (Prague)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic Carpathian mountain peaks shortly after takeoff and superior views of major urban landmarks like Bratislava and Brno during the descent.
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Southern Carpathians
Spectacular views of the jagged Făgăraș and Retezat mountain peaks in central Romania.
Pannonian Basin
Vast, colorful agricultural patterns across the Great Hungarian Plain.
Bratislava Skyline
The Slovak capital and its iconic castle perched on the banks of the Danube.
Špilberk Fortress
The historic hilltop castle in Brno is often visible during the descent phase.
Prague City Center
Depending on landing direction, a chance to see the 'City of a Hundred Spires' and the Vltava.
The first 25 minutes are crucial for the Carpathian views; keep your window shade up. For evening flights, the right side offers excellent golden hour lighting for photography over Moravia and the approach into Prague. Try to sit ahead of or behind the wing for unobstructed mountain views.
Book Hotels in PragueBucharest Perimeter
Aerial view of the northern suburbs and Otopeni outskirts immediately after departure.
Danube River
Sections of the winding Danube River as the flight moves toward the Hungarian border.
Lake Balaton
The 'Hungarian Sea' is visible as a large turquoise expanse in Western Hungary.
South Bohemian Ponds
A unique landscape of historic fishponds and rolling green hills near the Czech border.
Prague Suburbs
Green belts and residential areas of the Central Bohemian Region during final approach.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. This side is ideal for spotting Lake Balaton mid-flight. If the plane approaches PRG from the south, you'll see the scenic Vltava river valley.
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Get eSIMs for Czech RepublicDistance: 1,081 km (672 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 26 min
Departure: OTP (44.5711111, 26.085)
Arrival: PRG (50.1008, 14.26)
Route Type: International
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