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Which side of the plane to sit from Edinburgh Airport (Edinburgh) to Brussels Airport (Brussels)?

Our Recommendation
8.2

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers superior views of the iconic Edinburgh skyline upon departure and follows the dramatic English coastline before crossing the North Sea towards the historic Belgian coast.

Left Side Highlights
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Edinburgh City & Castle

A stunning view of the historic Old Town and Arthur's Seat shortly after takeoff if departing to the east.

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Firth of Forth Bridges

Clear views of the three iconic bridges connecting the Lothians to Fife over the estuary.

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Northumberland Coast

Look out for the Farne Islands and the massive stone fortifications of Bamburgh Castle perched on the cliffs.

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Yorkshire Coastline

Passing over the rugged cliffs of Whitby and Flamborough Head before the North Sea crossing.

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Bruges and Zeebrugge

As the flight descends into Belgium, view the medieval layout of Bruges and the major port of Zeebrugge.

Book a window seat ahead of the wing for unobstructed views of the Scottish capital. On the descent, keep an eye out for the distinct red-tiled roofs of the Flemish countryside. Morning flights are ideal for this side to avoid the direct glare of the southern sun.

Right Side Highlights
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The Pentland Hills

Beautiful views of the rolling green hills and reservoirs south of Edinburgh during the initial climb.

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The Pennines

Aerial perspective of the 'backbone of England' as the route heads south-east over the UK mainland.

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Rotterdam Europoort

View the massive scale of one of the world's largest shipping ports and the complex Dutch canal systems.

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Antwerp Port & City

The intricate waterways of the Scheldt river and the sprawling industrial landscape of the Antwerp docks.

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The Atomium

On final approach to Brussels, you can often spot this iconic silver landmark reflecting the sun.

The right side is excellent for observing the high-density infrastructure of the Benelux region. Choose this side for afternoon flights to enjoy the warm sunset light over the North Sea and the twinkling lights of the Dutch and Belgian urban corridors.

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Route Information

Distance: 765 km (475 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 17 min

Departure: EDI (55.95000076293945, -3.372499942779541)

Arrival: BRU (50.9014015198, 4.48443984985)

Route Type: International

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