While the left side briefly shows Budapest at takeoff, the right side offers a longer scenic payoff: glimpses of the Greek Aegean coastline and islands during cruise, followed by the dramatic Larnaca coastal approach, giving it more sustained visual interest over the flight.
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Flight Path
Budapest to Larnaca is 1,141 miles (1,836 km), a flight of about 2 hours 55 minutes.
The flight path crosses Serbia near Belgrade, then Bulgaria and northern Greece near Thessaloniki, before crossing the northern Aegean Sea and Greek islands en route to the eastern Mediterranean and Cyprus.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from BUD
LEFTDeparting BUD on runway 31 (heading ~312°), the aircraft banks left onto its southeasterly course toward Serbia, giving left-side passengers a brief downward view of Budapest's Danube bends and the city grid before leveling into cruise over the flat Hungarian plain.
Landing at LCA
RIGHTArriving into LCA on runway 22, aircraft typically swing right from a northerly approach to align with the southwest-facing runway, putting the Larnaca coastline, the salt lake, and the turquoise Mediterranean squarely on the right side during the final turn and descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Ferihegy (BUD) to Larnaca (LCA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Budapest to Larnaca. While the left side briefly shows Budapest at takeoff, the right side offers a longer scenic payoff: glimpses of the Greek Aegean coastline and islands during cruise, followed by the dramatic Larnaca coastal approach, giving it more sustained visual interest over the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Ferihegy in Budapest?
During takeoff from Ferihegy (BUD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing BUD on runway 31 (heading ~312°), the aircraft banks left onto its southeasterly course toward Serbia, giving left-side passengers a brief downward view of Budapest's Danube bends and the city grid before leveling into cruise over the flat Hungarian plain. Notable sights include: Danube River, Budapest city grid, Csepel Island, Hungarian Great Plain.
What can I see when landing at Larnaca in Larnaca?
When landing at Larnaca (LCA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Arriving into LCA on runway 22, aircraft typically swing right from a northerly approach to align with the southwest-facing runway, putting the Larnaca coastline, the salt lake, and the turquoise Mediterranean squarely on the right side during the final turn and descent. Notable sights include: Larnaca Salt Lake, Larnaca Bay coastline, Mediterranean Sea, Cyprus coastal plain.
How long is the flight from Budapest to Larnaca?
The flight from Ferihegy (BUD) to Larnaca (LCA) takes about 2 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,141 miles (1,836 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Budapest to Larnaca flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses Serbia near Belgrade, then Bulgaria and northern Greece near Thessaloniki, before crossing the northern Aegean Sea and Greek islands en route to the eastern Mediterranean and Cyprus.