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RTM → BUD
Which side of the plane to sit from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (Rotterdam) to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Budapest)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the dramatic Danube Bend and the iconic Budapest city skyline, including the Parliament building, during the final approach.
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Rotterdam Cityscape
Aerial perspective of the modern architecture and the Erasmus Bridge shortly after departure.
Thuringian Forest
Deep green rolling hills and dense woodlands stretching across central Germany.
Distant Prague
On very clear days, the spires of the Czech capital are visible to the north-east mid-flight.
Little Carpathians
The southern tip of the Carpathian mountain range marking the border with Slovakia.
Danube Bend
The spectacular 'U' shaped turn of the Danube river near Visegrád during descent.
Hungarian Parliament
Unrivaled views of the massive Neo-Gothic landmark as the plane aligns for landing in Budapest.
Sit on the left for the best approach views. If the flight lands on Runway 31L, you will get a panoramic view of the entire city of Budapest, including the Buda Castle and Parliament. Use a polarizing filter for photos to cut through the haze over the German forests mid-flight.
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Port of Rotterdam
Massive scale of the Maasvlakte and industrial docks fading away during takeoff.
Ruhr Metropolis
The dense industrial heartland of Germany, featuring the urban sprawls of Essen and Dortmund.
Main River Valley
The winding silver thread of the Main river as it cuts through the Franconian countryside.
Regensburg
The UNESCO-listed medieval city center visible at the northernmost point of the Danube.
Vienna Outskirts
Views of the Donauinsel and the expanding suburbs of the Austrian capital to the south.
The Puszta
The endless flat grasslands of the Great Hungarian Plain stretching toward the horizon.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the harsh direct sun coming from the south. Keep an eye out for the Danube river about 30 minutes before landing, as the flight path often follows its course. Look for the industrial complexity of the Ruhr area roughly 20 minutes after takeoff.
Book Hotels in BudapestDistance: 1,176 km (731 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 34 min
Departure: RTM (51.956902, 4.43722)
Arrival: BUD (47.429759999999995, 19.261093)
Route Type: International
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