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LYS → EDI
Which side of the plane to sit from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (Lyon) to Edinburgh Airport (Edinburgh)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior scenic experience, featuring distant views of the Alps at departure, the rugged North Sea coastline, and the spectacular descent over the Firth of Forth bridges.
French Alps
Distant but stunning views of snow-capped Alpine peaks to the East during the initial climb.
The Humber
Visuals of the Humber Bridge and the vast industrial landscape around Hull and the estuary.
North York Moors
Expansive views of the purple-hued moorland and the dramatic cliffs of the Yorkshire coast.
Northumberland Coast
Look out for the holy island of Lindisfarne and the imposing silhouette of Bamburgh Castle.
Forth Bridges
A world-class view of the red steel Forth Rail Bridge and the modern Queensferry Crossing on final approach.
The right side is essential for the iconic approach into EDI. If the plane lands from the east (Runway 24), you will fly directly over the Firth of Forth. This side is particularly beautiful during sunset flights when the bridges are illuminated.
Lyon City Center
Aerial view of the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers shortly after takeoff from Saint-Exupéry.
Paris Basin
A distant glimpse of the Paris skyline and the Eiffel Tower if the flight path stays west of the French capital.
English Channel
The crossing from the French coast to the English mainland, often featuring busy shipping lanes.
The Pennines
The rugged 'backbone of England' with its characteristic rolling hills and stone-walled fields.
Edinburgh Skyline
Clear views of Edinburgh Castle and the historic Old Town during the final approach path.
Sit on the left for better views of the English interior and the city center of Edinburgh during the final descent. For the best lighting, choose a morning flight to have the sun behind you as you fly north-west.
Distance: 1,280 km (795 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 42 min
Departure: LYS (45.725556, 5.081111)
Arrival: EDI (55.95000076293945, -3.372499942779541)
Route Type: International
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