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GSE → EDI
Which side of the plane to sit from Gothenburg City Airport (Gothenborg) to Edinburgh Airport (Edinburgh)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the Gothenburg archipelago upon departure and a magnificent panorama of the Edinburgh city center, including the Castle and Royal Mile, during the standard approach into EDI.
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Gothenburg Cityscape
Aerial view of the Liseberg tower and the city's unique canal system shortly after takeoff.
Vinga Island
The westernmost point of the Gothenburg archipelago, marked by its distinctive red lighthouse.
North Sea Horizon
Vast, moody waters of the North Sea often dotted with cargo ships heading toward the Atlantic.
Bass Rock
A striking volcanic rock in the Firth of Forth appearing white due to the world's largest gannet colony.
Edinburgh Castle
An iconic view of the historic fortress sitting atop Castle Rock during the final descent.
Arthur's Seat
The ancient volcano and highest point in Holyrood Park overlooking the Scottish capital.
Sit on the left for the classic Edinburgh skyline. During winter months, choose a morning flight to catch the sunrise over the North Sea. Ensure your window is clear, as the descent over the Scottish coast happens quickly once you cross the shoreline near North Berwick.
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Bohuslän Coastline
Rugged granite cliffs and thousands of small islands stretching north toward the Norwegian border.
Skagerrak Strait
The busy maritime corridor connecting the North Sea to the Baltic Sea.
Oil & Gas Platforms
Distantly visible offshore rigs and service vessels in the central North Sea sectors.
St Andrews
The world-famous 'Home of Golf' coastal town, visible as the plane enters the Firth of Forth.
The Forth Bridges
Unrivaled views of the UNESCO-listed Forth Bridge (rail) and the Queensferry Crossing.
Rosyth Dockyards
The massive naval engineering facility visible just before touchdown at Edinburgh Airport.
The right side is the 'engineer's choice' because it provides the best view of the three Forth Bridges. Look out about 10 minutes before landing. If the flight path approaches from the west (runway 06), the right side will instead see the Pentland Hills.
Book Hotels in EdinburghDistance: 946 km (588 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 35 min
Departure: GSE (57.7747, 11.8704)
Arrival: EDI (55.95000076293945, -3.372499942779541)
Route Type: International
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