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EMA → EDI
Which side of the plane to sit from East Midlands Airport (East Midlands) to Edinburgh Airport (Edinburgh)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point for the dramatic Northumberland coastline, historic castles, and the iconic islands of the North Sea before descending into the Scottish capital.
York Minster
The massive gothic cathedral is often visible in the distance as you fly past the historic city of York.
North York Moors
A vast expanse of purple heather moorland and deep green dales stretching toward the Yorkshire coast.
Bamburgh Castle
An imposing Norman fortress standing on a basalt outcrop overlooking the North Sea beaches.
Holy Island of Lindisfarne
The tidal island and its 16th-century castle appear as a unique geometric shape on the coastline.
Bass Rock
A stark white volcanic rock in the Firth of Forth, home to the world's largest colony of Northern gannets.
Arthur's Seat
The ancient volcano and the city of Edinburgh come into view during the final descent into EDI.
The right side is significantly better for coastal photography. Morning flights offer the best lighting on the Northumberland castles. Look out for the Bass Rock and North Berwick Law as you enter the Firth of Forth for a memorable approach.
Peak District National Park
Aerial views of the dark peak gritstone plateaus and rolling limestone valleys of Derbyshire shortly after takeoff.
Lake District National Park
On clear days, the distant rugged summits of Helvellyn and Skiddaw are visible to the west as you cross the Pennines.
Solway Firth
The expansive tidal estuary that creates a natural border between the English county of Cumbria and the Scottish Dumfries and Galloway.
Southern Uplands
The wild, rolling green hills of the Scottish Borders providing a serene landscape transition toward the Central Belt.
Livingston and West Lothian
Views of the post-war 'New Town' architecture and the distinctive red shale bings from the local mining history.
Sit on the left for the best views of the late afternoon sun illuminating the English hills. This side is also preferable if the flight path takes a more westerly track, offering closer views of the Lake District mountains.
Distance: 371 km (231 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 37 min
Departure: EMA (52.8311004639, -1.32806003094)
Arrival: EDI (55.95000076293945, -3.372499942779541)
Route Type: Domestic
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