About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ferihegy (BUD) to Brussels South (CRL)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Budapest to Charleroi. While takeoff offers compelling Budapest views on the right, the landing approach on the left provides more sustained visual interest across the Meuse valley and Ardennes transition zone. The left side captures the geographic transformation that defines this route's midpoint.
What can I see during takeoff from Ferihegy in Budapest?
During takeoff from Ferihegy (BUD), sit on the Right side for the best views. Budapest typically departs eastbound (Runway 04R/04L) or westbound (Runway 31R/31L). Right-side seats on westbound departures offer immediate views of the Danube River bend and Budapest's urban core. On eastbound departures, right seats show the Pilis Mountains rising to the north across the river. Notable sights include: Danube River (sharp meander through central Budapest), Margaret Island (Margit-sziget) in the river, Buda Hills (Budai-hegység) to the northwest, Parliament Building district on the left bank.
What can I see when landing at Brussels South in Charleroi?
When landing at Brussels South (CRL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Charleroi (Brussels South) typically uses Runway 02/20. On approach from the southeast (Runway 02), left-side seats show the Meuse River valley and the transition from Ardennes plateau into the Walloon industrial belt. The descent path crosses distinctive terrain changes that frame the approach well. Notable sights include: Meuse River valley (defining the landscape), Sambre River confluence area, Ardennes plateau edge (forested ridges to the south), Charleroi's industrial zone and city center.
How long is the flight from Budapest to Charleroi?
The flight from Ferihegy (BUD) to Brussels South (CRL) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Budapest to Charleroi flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Rhine-Main corridor near Frankfurt (visible as a major urban cluster and river valley around 1 hour into flight), then continues northwest over the Vosges Mountains (eastern edge visible as forested ridges), before descending into the Meuse valley system that characterizes the approach to Charleroi. The Ardennes plateau dominates the landscape south of the flight path throughout the Belgian portion.