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EDI → LTN
Which side of the plane to sit from Edinburgh Airport (Edinburgh) to London Luton Airport (London)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic North Sea coastline, including historic castles and the distinctive estuaries of Eastern England, providing more varied visual interest than the inland hills.
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Firth of Forth
Dramatic views of the Forth Bridge and the islands of the estuary immediately after takeoff.
Bamburgh Castle
A stunning coastal fortress standing on a basalt outcrop on the Northumberland coast.
Tyneside
Views of the River Tyne cutting through the urban landscape of Newcastle and Gateshead.
York Minster
The massive Gothic cathedral is often visible as the flight tracks south over Yorkshire.
The Wash
The large, square-mouthed bay and estuary on the edge of the East Anglian coast.
Book an early morning flight for spectacular sunrise views over the North Sea. The first 10 minutes are crucial for seeing the bridges, so have your camera ready immediately. If the weather is clear, you can often see as far as the offshore wind farms.
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Aerial views of the Royal Mile, the Castle, and Arthur's Seat during the climb-out.
Southern Uplands
The rolling green hills and deep valleys of the Scottish Borders region.
Yorkshire Dales
Rugged moorland and limestone formations of the National Park in Northern England.
The Peak District
Diverse landscapes ranging from the dark peak moorlands to the white peak limestone.
Milton Keynes
A perfect geometric view of the city's unique grid system and the shopping center hub.
Sit on the right for evening flights to catch the sunset over the Pennines. This side is better for spotting major inland cities like Sheffield and Leicester. During winter, look for snow-capped peaks in the Lake District far to the west.
Book Hotels in LondonDistance: 494 km (307 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 49 min
Departure: EDI (55.95000076293945, -3.372499942779541)
Arrival: LTN (51.87469863891602, -0.36833301186561584)
Route Type: Domestic
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