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SKG → BUD
Which side of the plane to sit from Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (Thessaloniki) to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Budapest)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the iconic Mount Olympus shortly after takeoff, followed by the dramatic mountain ranges of the Balkans and a prime view of the Belgrade confluence.
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Mount Olympus
Visible to the southwest shortly after takeoff, the home of the gods dominates the horizon.
Šar Mountains
Rugged, high-altitude peaks along the border of North Macedonia and Kosovo.
Belgrade Confluence
A spectacular view of the Sava River joining the Danube at the historic Kalemegdan Fortress.
Lake Balaton
On the final approach descent, the turquoise waters of 'the Hungarian Sea' are visible to the west.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sun glare. Watch closely during the first 15 minutes for Olympus. As you cross into Serbia, the Belgrade skyline and the massive Danube river bend are best captured from this side.
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Chalkidiki Peninsula
Views of the 'three fingers' of the Kassandra, Sithonia, and Athos peninsulas during climb-out.
Rila & Pirin Mountains
Distant but impressive views of Bulgaria's highest alpine ranges to the east.
Niš Cityscape
A clear view of southern Serbia's largest city and its historic fortress along the Nišava River.
The Great Alfold
The vast, flat expanse of the Great Hungarian Plain with its unique agricultural patterns.
Choose the right side for afternoon flights to enjoy the golden hour light over the Puszta. Look back early in the flight to see the Thessaloniki city center and the White Tower receding into the distance.
Book Hotels in BudapestDistance: 823 km (511 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 22 min
Departure: SKG (40.51969909667969, 22.97089958190918)
Arrival: BUD (47.429759999999995, 19.261093)
Route Type: International
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