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CWL → EDI
Which side of the plane to sit from Cardiff International Airport (Cardiff) to Edinburgh Airport (Edinburgh)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is the premier choice for this route, providing a front-row seat to the Pennines and a spectacular aerial tour of Edinburgh's skyline during the descent into EDI.
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Severn Estuary
Aerial views of the iconic Prince of Wales Bridge and the mouth of the River Wye.
The Pennines
Extended views of the 'Backbone of England' stretching through the center of the country.
Yorkshire Dales
Patchwork fields and limestone scars visible as the flight passes north of Manchester.
Edinburgh Skyline
A stunning view of Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile if landing on Runway 24.
Firth of Forth
The famous red cantilever bridge and the North Sea coast during the final approach.
The right side is essential for the 'Edinburgh Arrival.' If the wind dictates a landing from the east, you will fly directly over the city center. Evening flights are particularly beautiful as the lights of Edinburgh and the Forth Bridges come into view.
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Brecon Beacons
Rugged peaks and green valleys of South Wales immediately after the initial climb.
Cardigan Bay
Distant shimmering views of the Welsh coastline as the aircraft tracks north.
The Lake District
Dramatic views of Windermere and the Cumbrian fells roughly 35-40 minutes into the flight.
Solway Firth
The vast tidal estuary marking the border between England and Scotland.
Prioritize window seats ahead of the wing to ensure unobstructed views of the Lake District's glacial lakes. For the best photography of the Cumbrian mountains, book a morning flight when the sun illuminates the peaks from the east.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 506 km (314 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 51 min
Departure: CWL (51.39670181274414, -3.343329906463623)
Arrival: EDI (55.95000076293945, -3.372499942779541)
Route Type: Domestic
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