About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Ferihegy (BUD)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Budapest. While the right side wins at takeoff for the Paris view, the left side provides the better overall experience. It picks up the Rhine valley and Black Forest on the horizon during cruise, and delivers the spectacular Budapest approach with the Danube and castle hill. The landing view on the left is genuinely one of the more dramatic city approaches in central Europe.
What can I see during takeoff from Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
During takeoff from Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Right side for the best views. CDG typically departs eastbound on runways 09L/09R, meaning the right side faces south toward Paris. As you climb out heading east, the right side gives you a clear view of the Paris basin and the Seine river snaking through the city. The Eiffel Tower and central Paris are visible to the south-southeast during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Paris city center and Seine river bends, Eiffel Tower (distant, south), Marne river valley below, Roissy suburban sprawl transitioning to Brie plateau farmland.
What can I see when landing at Ferihegy in Budapest?
When landing at Ferihegy (BUD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Budapest Ferihegy typically lands on runway 31L/31R from the northeast or runway 13 from the northwest depending on wind. On the common northwesterly approach to runway 31, the left side faces west over central Budapest, giving a clear view of the Danube bend, Buda Castle Hill, and the Chain Bridge. The city layout is dramatically visible on descent. Notable sights include: Danube river and its characteristic bend through Budapest, Buda Castle Hill and Royal Palace, Chain Bridge and Parliament building, Lake Velence to the southwest.
How long is the flight from Paris to Budapest?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Ferihegy (BUD) takes Approximately 2 hours 10 minutes.
What does the Paris to Budapest flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southeast across the Champagne plains, then over the Vosges mountains and Rhine valley near Strasbourg, crossing into southern Germany over Baden-Württemberg. The route then passes over Bavaria and Austria before entering Hungary. The Alps are visible to the south as a distant white wall during the German segment. The Danube is crossed multiple times in Austria and Hungary on descent.