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EDI → BLQ
Which side of the plane to sit from Edinburgh Airport (Edinburgh) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (Bologna)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is generally superior for this route as it offers the best perspective of the highest Alpine peaks, including Mont Blanc, and provides better views of the French interior and the Po Valley during the descent into Italy.
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Pentland Hills
Verdant rolling hills of the Scottish Borders shortly after departing the Lothians.
Paris Distant View
Depending on the corridor, the sprawl of the French capital is often visible to the far right.
Mont Blanc
The highest peak in the Alps often towers majestically on the right side of the aircraft.
Lake Geneva
The distinctive crescent shape of the lake and the city of Geneva at its tip are frequently visible.
Milan Skyline
As you enter Italian airspace, the skyscrapers of the Porta Nuova district can be seen in the distance.
Po Valley
The geometric patterns of Italy's most fertile agricultural region during the descent.
The right side is the 'Alpine side' for this flight; keep your camera ready about 75-90 minutes into the flight. If you are flying in winter, the snow-covered peaks are particularly stunning. Avoid seats directly over the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the mountain glaciers.
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Firth of Forth
Spectacular views of the iconic Forth Bridges immediately after takeoff from Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Skyline
A clear view of Arthur's Seat, the Castle, and the Old Town as the plane turns south.
English Channel
Crossing the narrowest part of the channel, often seeing the white cliffs and busy shipping lanes.
Central Swiss Alps
Breathtaking views of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau massifs if the flight path is easterly.
Lake Garda
On the descent, you may spot the southern tip of Italy's largest lake to the northeast.
Bologna Red Roofs
Close-up views of the terracotta-colored historic center and the 'Two Towers' during final approach.
Sit on the left for the best chance of seeing the Edinburgh city center during the initial climb. For the Alps, morning flights provide the crispest views before heat haze or clouds develop. During the final approach to BLQ, look for the San Luca Sanctuary on the hills to the south.
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Get eSIMs for ItalyDistance: 1,636 km (1,017 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 11 min
Departure: EDI (55.95000076293945, -3.372499942779541)
Arrival: BLQ (44.5354, 11.2887)
Route Type: International
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