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LIS → EDI
Which side of the plane to sit from Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) (Lisbon) to Edinburgh Airport (Edinburgh)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a more varied perspective of landmasses, offering views of the Porto skyline, the rugged English southwest coast, the mountains of Wales, and the iconic Lake District during the transit north.
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Vasco da Gama Bridge
A spectacular view of the 17km long bridge spanning the Tagus River right after takeoff.
Porto & Douro River
The historic city of Porto and the winding river valley famous for Port wine.
Picos de Europa
Jagged limestone peaks in Northern Spain visible across the Bay of Biscay.
Land's End & Cornwall
The first sight of the UK, featuring the turquoise waters and cliffs of the Cornish peninsula.
Snowdonia (Eryri)
The highest peaks in Wales, often capped with clouds or snow in winter.
The Lake District
The stunning glacial lakes and fells of Cumbria as you transition from England into Scotland.
The right side is optimal for morning flights as the sun will be behind the plane, illuminating the UK landscape. For the best experience at Edinburgh, watch for the red Forth Bridge during the descent, which is often visible if the plane loops over the Firth of Forth before landing.
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Nazaré & Silver Coast
The dramatic Portuguese coastline home to the world's largest surfable waves.
Galician Rias
Deep, fjord-like estuaries along the northwestern coast of Spain.
Wicklow Mountains
On clear days, the emerald peaks of Ireland are visible across the Irish Sea.
Isle of Man
A clear view of Douglas and the Snaefell mountain while flying over the Irish Sea.
Choose the left side for afternoon or evening departures to witness the sunset over the Atlantic Ocean. This side is also excellent for spotting the Isle of Arran and the Ailsa Craig rock during the final approach if the wind dictates a westerly arrival path.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 1,956 km (1,215 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 36 min
Departure: LIS (38.7813, -9.13592)
Arrival: EDI (55.95000076293945, -3.372499942779541)
Route Type: International
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