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EDI → BTS
Which side of the plane to sit from Edinburgh Airport (Edinburgh) to M. R. Štefánik Airport (Bratislava)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers superior views of the Fife coastline at departure, followed by excellent perspectives of Amsterdam, Prague, and a stunning final approach over the city of Bratislava and its castle.
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Firth of Forth
Aerial views of the Fife coastline and the iconic Forth Bridges immediately after takeoff from EDI.
Amsterdam
Clear views of the Dutch capital's concentric canal rings if the flight path crosses the North Sea towards the Netherlands.
Prague
A high-altitude look at the 'City of a Hundred Spires' as the plane traverses the Czech Republic.
Little Carpathians
The rolling green ridges of the Carpathian mountain range appearing during the descent into Slovakia.
Bratislava City
Unmatched views of Bratislava Castle and the UFO Bridge during the final banking maneuver into BTS.
Sit on the left for the best chance of seeing the sunset over the North Sea on late afternoon flights. Keep your camera ready about 20 minutes before landing for the sharp turn that reveals the Bratislava skyline.
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If departing to the east, enjoy a spectacular view of Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat.
Rotterdam Port
View the massive industrial scale of Europe's largest seaport as you cross the continental coast.
Rhine River
Spot the winding silver ribbon of the Rhine as it cuts through the industrial heart of Germany.
Vienna
On clear days, the Austrian capital is visible on the horizon just before the final approach into Bratislava.
Danubian Lowlands
The vast, golden agricultural plains stretching across the border region of Austria, Hungary, and Slovakia.
The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid direct glare from the sun. Look out for the snowy peaks of the Alps far to the south if flying during winter months with high visibility.
Book Hotels in BratislavaDistance: 1,642 km (1,020 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 11 min
Departure: EDI (55.95000076293945, -3.372499942779541)
Arrival: BTS (48.17020034790039, 17.212699890136722)
Route Type: International
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