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

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The Right Side is preferred for its superior views of the Northumberland coastline early in the flight and the iconic industrial landscape of the Port of Hamburg and the Airbus factory during the final approach.

Right Side Highlights
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Northumberland Coast

Stunning views of Lindisfarne (Holy Island) and Bamburgh Castle as the flight heads south-east.

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Dogger Bank Wind Farms

Massive arrays of offshore wind turbines standing in the middle of the North Sea.

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East Frisian Islands

The long, thin barrier islands like Norderney and Juist stretching along the German Bight.

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Port of Hamburg

One of the world's largest container ports, featuring massive ships and crane infrastructure along the Elbe.

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Airbus Finkenwerder

The massive aircraft manufacturing plant and its private runway located right on the riverbank during descent.

The right side is unbeatable for the approach into Hamburg. For the best lighting on the Port and the Elbe river, choose an afternoon flight. Keep your camera ready as you cross the German coastline for the island views.

Left Side Highlights
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Firth of Forth

Aerial view of the historic Forth Bridges and the rugged coastline of East Lothian immediately after departure.

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Bass Rock

Look for this iconic white volcanic rock in the Firth of Forth, home to a massive gannet colony.

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North Frisian Islands

Clear views of the German islands such as Sylt, Amrum, and FΓΆhr with their distinctive sandy hook shapes.

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Wadden Sea

The intricate, swirling patterns of the UNESCO World Heritage tidal flats along the German coast.

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Alster Lake

On approach from the west, you get a beautiful view of the Inner and Outer Alster lakes in the heart of Hamburg.

Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is excellent for viewing the North Frisian coastline. If the plane circles before landing, you may get a secondary view of the city center.

Top Activities in Hamburg
Route Information

Distance: 893 km (555 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 29 min

Departure: EDI (55.95000076293945, -3.372499942779541)

Arrival: HAM (53.630401611328, 9.988229751586902)

Route Type: International

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