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STN → EDI
Which side of the plane to sit from London Stansted Airport (London) to Edinburgh Airport (Edinburgh)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point of the rugged East Coast of England, including the historic Northumberland castles and the iconic Forth Bridges during the approach into Edinburgh.
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The Wash
The massive square-mouthed bay and estuary between Norfolk and Lincolnshire, famous for its wildlife.
Humber Estuary
Spot the impressive Humber Bridge connecting East Yorkshire to North Lincolnshire.
Northumberland Coast
Exceptional views of Bamburgh Castle and the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle perched on the shoreline.
Holy Island
See Lindisfarne and its tidal causeway, a historic site of pilgrimage surrounded by the North Sea.
Forth Bridges
During the descent, witness the UNESCO-listed Forth Bridge and the modern Queensferry Crossing over the Firth of Forth.
Sit on the right for the best coastal scenery. This side is superior for photography, especially during morning flights when the sun illuminates the white cliffs and castles of the coastline. For the absolute best view of the Forth Bridges, hope for a landing on Runway 24, where the plane banks over the Firth of Forth for a stunning final approach.
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Cambridge and The Fens
View the historic university city and the unique, flat reclaimed marshlands of East Anglia shortly after takeoff.
York Minster
Look out for the massive Gothic towers of York's cathedral standing out against the Vale of York.
The Pennines
The rugged 'backbone of England' provides a dramatic landscape of moorlands and valleys to the west.
Scottish Borders
Rolling green hills and deep valleys mark the transition from England into Scotland.
Pentland Hills
A regional park of peaks just south of Edinburgh, serving as a final landmark before touchdown.
Choose the left side for inland geographic variety and potential views of the sunset on evening flights. It is generally the 'quieter' side for landmarks but offers excellent views of the Yorkshire Dales and the Cheviot Hills if the flight path tracks slightly west. Watch for the shadows over the Pennines during the late afternoon.
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Get eSIMs for United KingdomDistance: 510 km (317 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 51 min
Departure: STN (51.8849983215, 0.234999999404)
Arrival: EDI (55.95000076293945, -3.372499942779541)
Route Type: Domestic
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