Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Alta to Budapest. Left side scores higher due to the dramatic Arctic departure from Alta with fjord and plateau scenery (3.5 vs 2.5). While the Budapest landing on the right is visually strong, the takeoff advantage from one of Europe's most geographically distinctive airports—positioned at the edge of the Arctic Ocean with fjord and tundra terrain—outweighs the landing benefit. The full flight path from Alta southeastward crosses Scandinavia's varied terrain, making the left side the better overall choice for scenic continuity.

During takeoff from Alta (ALF), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side captures Alta's dramatic Arctic fjord setting and the North Cape plateau terrain during climb-out. The Altafjorden and surrounding tundra landscape provide immediate visual interest as the aircraft departs northernmost Norway. Notable sights include: Altafjorden (deep inlet cutting into coastal plateau), North Cape plateau escarpment, Finnmark tundra with sparse vegetation patterns, Arctic coastline trending southeast.

When landing at Ferihegy (BUD), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side offers superior approach scenery into Budapest. The Danube River's dramatic meanders through the Hungarian Plain become increasingly visible during descent, with the city's distinctive position straddling the river providing excellent urban landmarks. The Buda Hills on the left bank create topographic contrast against the flat plain. Notable sights include: Danube River with characteristic S-curve meanders through Budapest, Buda Hills (Budai-hegység) on western bank, Margaret Island in the Danube, Parliament Building and Pest district skyline on eastern bank.

The flight from Alta (ALF) to Ferihegy (BUD) takes 4h 50m.

The flight path crosses central Scandinavia, passing over the Scandinavian Mountains (visible as a north-south trending ridge with peaks and valleys), then transitions into the flatter terrain of central Sweden and Finland. Notable midpoint features include the mountain passes of Swedish Lapland, the transition zone between boreal forest and tundra, and the extensive lake systems of central Sweden (Vänern, Vättern visible as large water bodies). As the route continues southeast toward Hungary, it crosses the Baltic region and enters the North European Plain, eventually reaching the Danube basin. The left side maintains better views of the Scandinavian mountain terrain during the cruise phase, while the right side faces the open landscape of central Europe with fewer dramatic features until the final approach to Budapest.