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LCY → EDI
Which side of the plane to sit from London City Airport (London) to Edinburgh Airport (Edinburgh)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is superior for its sweeping views of the English East Coast and the breathtaking approach over the Firth of Forth bridges.
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The Wash
The massive, unique square-shaped bay and estuary on the East Anglian coast.
Humber Bridge
View the massive suspension bridge spanning the Humber Estuary near Hull.
Northumbrian Coast
Spot historic Bamburgh Castle and the tidal Holy Island of Lindisfarne along the rugged shore.
Firth of Forth
The wide estuary opening into the North Sea, often dotted with cargo ships and small islands.
Forth Bridges
The UNESCO World Heritage rail bridge and the modern Queensferry Crossing on final approach.
The right side is the clear winner for coastal scenery. During the typical northern approach into EDI, you get a front-row seat to the three iconic Forth bridges. Afternoon flights provide excellent natural light on the Northumberland castles and Berwickshire cliffs.
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London Skyline
Immediate views of Canary Wharf, the Shard, and the O2 Arena after takeoff.
Cambridge
A glimpse of the historic university city and its surrounding flatlands from altitude.
The Pennines
The dramatic backbone of England with its rolling hills and moors visible to the west.
Pentland Hills
Green, undulating regional parkland just south of Edinburgh during the final descent.
Sit on the left for the iconic City departure view of London's financial district. For evening flights, the sunset will be visible on this side, providing beautiful golden hour lighting over the Pennines. Best for urban photography.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 543 km (337 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 54 min
Departure: LCY (51.505299, 0.055277999999999994)
Arrival: EDI (55.95000076293945, -3.372499942779541)
Route Type: Domestic
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