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EDI → LGW
Which side of the plane to sit from Edinburgh Airport (Edinburgh) to London Gatwick Airport (London)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a more scenic journey featuring the world-famous Forth Bridges, the rugged Northumberland coastline, and the expansive views of the North Sea estuaries.
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Forth Bridges
An unmatched aerial view of the iconic Victorian rail bridge and the modern Queensferry Crossing.
Holy Island
The historic Lindisfarne Castle and tidal priory visible along the Northumberland coast.
Tyneside
The dense urban landscape and numerous bridges crossing the River Tyne at Newcastle.
Yorkshire Coast
Dramatic views of the high cliffs and the historic ruins of Whitby Abbey on the shoreline.
Humber Bridge
A massive suspension bridge spanning the wide estuary between Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
South Downs
Rolling chalk hills and green pastures during the final descent into the London area.
Morning flights are highly recommended as the sun rises over the North Sea, illuminating the coastline perfectly. Look out the window immediately after takeoff from Edinburgh to catch the Forth Bridges. In the winter, the low sun creates dramatic shadows over the Yorkshire Moors.
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Pentland Hills
The rugged, heather-clad peaks immediately south of Edinburgh right after departure.
Lake District
On clear days, the distant mountains of Cumbria and England's highest peaks are visible.
The Peak District
The sprawling moorlands and limestone plateaus of central England's oldest national park.
Oxford Spires
The distinctive skyline of the world-famous university city visible during descent.
Thames Valley
The winding River Thames as it snakes through the home counties toward London.
Surrey Hills
Dense woodlands and the North Downs ridge as the plane enters the Gatwick pattern.
Choose the right side for sunset flights to enjoy a beautiful golden hour over the English countryside. If the flight path takes a westerly route, you will get a much better view of the Lakeland fells. Keep an eye out for the distant London skyline to the north during the final landing approach.
Book Hotels in LondonDistance: 574 km (357 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 57 min
Departure: EDI (55.95000076293945, -3.372499942779541)
Arrival: LGW (51.148102, -0.190278)
Route Type: Domestic
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