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EDI → VCE
Which side of the plane to sit from Edinburgh Airport (Edinburgh) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (Venice)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is generally superior for this route, offering a potential glimpse of the Mont Blanc massif in the Alps and the most iconic views of the Venetian islands and historic center during the final approach.
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Pentland Hills
Beautiful green peaks of the regional park visible immediately after takeoff when departing to the south.
English Channel
Views of the busy shipping lanes and the French coastline near the crossing point over the Dover straits.
Mont Blanc
The highest peak in the Alps is frequently visible to the west of the flight path during the mountain crossing.
Venice Historic Center
The quintessential view of the fish-shaped city of Venice during the final approach into Marco Polo Airport.
Morning flights offer the best lighting for the right side, illuminating the Alps and the Venetian Lagoon perfectly. Watch for the city of Venice about 5 to 10 minutes before landing as the aircraft usually makes a bank over the Adriatic.
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Forth Bridges
Iconic views of the red Rail Bridge and the modern Queensferry Crossing just north of the airport during climb-out.
Edinburgh City
Arthur's Seat and the historic skyline are often visible shortly after departure depending on the takeoff direction.
Eastern Alps
Spectacular views of the Swiss and Austrian peaks as the flight crosses into Northern Italy.
Lagoon Islands
Clear views of the northern lagoon islands including Burano and Torcello during the descent phase.
Sit on the left for early views of the Edinburgh landmarks. For the best lighting on the Alps, afternoon flights are preferable on this side to avoid the harsh direct southern sun.
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Get eSIMs for ItalyDistance: 1,597 km (992 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 8 min
Departure: EDI (55.95000076293945, -3.372499942779541)
Arrival: VCE (45.505299, 12.3519)
Route Type: International
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