Seeing Budapest from a plane8 ★
The Danube splits hilly Buda from flat Pest. Look for the neo-Gothic Parliament on the Pest bank, Castle Hill opposite, and long Margaret Island in midstream. At night the bridges are lit like strings of pearls.
5 of our routes pass it. Hungary · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
New York to Delhi: sit on the left, 413 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Boston to Istanbul | Right | 420 min after takeoff |
| New York to Delhi | Left | 413 min after takeoff |
| New York to Mumbai | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 428 min after takeoff |
| Newark to Singapore | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 433 min after takeoff |
| Washington to Istanbul | Right | 476 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Budapest from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (4 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Budapest from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Budapest at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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