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

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a spectacular aerial tour of the Central Alps and the stunning coastline of the Adriatic Sea, including the iconic Dalmatian islands and the red-roofed Old Town of Dubrovnik during the final approach.

Right Side Highlights
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London & Thames

Depending on the ATC routing, you may see the sprawl of Greater London and the winding River Thames.

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Swiss Alps

Direct views of dramatic glaciers and famous peaks like the Jungfrau and Eiger as you cross Central Europe.

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Venetian Lagoon

Look for the distinct shape of Venice and its surrounding islands in the distance to the west.

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Dalmatian Coast

The striking contrast of turquoise waters against the white limestone cliffs of the Croatian coast.

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Elafiti Islands

A cluster of lush green islands scattered in the blue sea just minutes before touchdown.

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Dubrovnik Old Town

On the standard approach to Runway 11, the right side often gets a perfect view of the historic walled city.

For the best experience, choose a seat behind the wing to ensure your view of the Alps and the Adriatic coast is unobstructed. Morning flights are ideal to have the sun behind the plane, illuminating the Dalmatian islands in vibrant colors. Most flights land from the northwest, making the right side essential for seeing the Old Town walls.

Left Side Highlights
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Scottish Borders

View the rolling green hills and historic estates south of Edinburgh shortly after takeoff.

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East Anglian Coast

The flight path often passes over the eastern edge of England, providing views of the North Sea coastline.

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Eastern Alps

Vast stretches of snow-capped peaks across the Swiss-Austrian border region.

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Balkan Interior

The dense forests and rugged limestone peaks of the Dinaric Alps through Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Mount Srđ

The rocky limestone slopes that rise immediately behind the city of Dubrovnik as you descend.

The left side is generally better for seeing the sunrise on early morning flights and offers great views of the rugged mountain terrain of the Balkans. However, you will miss the coastline upon landing.

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Route Information

Distance: 2,147 km (1,334 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 52 min

Departure: EDI (55.95000076293945, -3.372499942779541)

Arrival: DBV (42.5614013671875, 18.268199920654297)

Route Type: International

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