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EDI → CWL
Which side of the plane to sit from Edinburgh Airport (Edinburgh) to Cardiff International Airport (Cardiff)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the UK's most dramatic mountain ranges, including the Lake District and the peaks of North Wales.
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Solway Firth
The scenic border estuary separating the Scottish Lowlands from the English Cumbrian coast.
Lake District
Unrivaled views of England's highest peaks, including Scafell Pike and the long ribbon of Windermere.
Snowdonia (Eryri)
Look for the rugged silhouettes of the Glyderau and the Carneddau mountains in North Wales.
Cardigan Bay
On clear days, see the sweeping western coastline of Wales stretching toward the Irish Sea.
Brecon Beacons
The flat-topped sandstone peaks of South Wales visible during the descent into Cardiff.
Sit on the right for the best morning light on the mountains. Be ready about 15-20 minutes after takeoff to spot the Lake District. If the aircraft approaches CWL from the west, you will also see the dramatic limestone cliffs of the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.
Book Hotels in CardiffPentland Hills
Immediately after takeoff, see the rolling regional park just south of the Scottish capital.
North Pennines
Vast stretches of heather moorland and designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
West Midlands Sprawl
A dense urban tapestry featuring the lights and infrastructure of the Birmingham metropolitan area.
Severn Bridges
The impressive M4 and M48 motorway bridges connecting England to South Wales across the estuary.
The left side is preferable for late-evening flights as you can witness the urban glow of English cities. During the final approach into Cardiff, you will have a clear view of the industrial heritage of the Severn Estuary and the docks.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 506 km (314 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 51 min
Departure: EDI (55.95000076293945, -3.372499942779541)
Arrival: CWL (51.39670181274414, -3.343329906463623)
Route Type: Domestic
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