The right side combines a strong takeoff sequence over Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth with likely glimpses of the Alpine foothills in Austria/southern Germany during cruise, giving it more sustained visual interest than the left, which is dominated by flat North European plains for most of the route.
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Flight Path
Edinburgh to Budapest is 1,126 miles (1,813 km), a flight of about 2 hours 45 minutes.
North Sea coastline near the Netherlands, flat plains of northern Germany, Bohemian hills of the Czech Republic, and distant Alpine foothills visible to the south over Austria before descent into the Hungarian plain
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EDI
RIGHTDeparting on runway 24, the aircraft climbs southwest then banks left toward the continent, swinging the right side toward Edinburgh's Old Town, Arthur's Seat, and the Firth of Forth estuary before the turn completes. The left side mostly shows the Pentland Hills' rolling but unremarkable terrain.
Landing at BUD
LEFTOn approach to runway 31, the aircraft swings around from the southeast, giving left-side passengers a clear view over the Danube and Budapest's cityscape, including the Buda hills, before final alignment. The right side mostly faces flat agricultural plains east of the city.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Ferihegy (BUD)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edinburgh to Budapest. The right side combines a strong takeoff sequence over Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth with likely glimpses of the Alpine foothills in Austria/southern Germany during cruise, giving it more sustained visual interest than the left, which is dominated by flat North European plains for most of the route.
What can I see during takeoff from Edinburgh in Edinburgh?
During takeoff from Edinburgh (EDI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing on runway 24, the aircraft climbs southwest then banks left toward the continent, swinging the right side toward Edinburgh's Old Town, Arthur's Seat, and the Firth of Forth estuary before the turn completes. The left side mostly shows the Pentland Hills' rolling but unremarkable terrain. Notable sights include: Firth of Forth, Edinburgh Old Town and Castle, Arthur's Seat, Pentland Hills.
What can I see when landing at Ferihegy in Budapest?
When landing at Ferihegy (BUD), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to runway 31, the aircraft swings around from the southeast, giving left-side passengers a clear view over the Danube and Budapest's cityscape, including the Buda hills, before final alignment. The right side mostly faces flat agricultural plains east of the city. Notable sights include: Danube River, Buda Castle Hill, Gellert Hill, Budapest city skyline.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Budapest?
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Ferihegy (BUD) takes about 2 hours 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,126 miles (1,813 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Edinburgh to Budapest flight path pass over?
North Sea coastline near the Netherlands, flat plains of northern Germany, Bohemian hills of the Czech Republic, and distant Alpine foothills visible to the south over Austria before descent into the Hungarian plain