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Which side of the plane to sit from Wick Airport (Wick) to Edinburgh Airport (Edinburgh)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers a stunning coastal journey down the eastern edge of Scotland, featuring dramatic cliffs, the North Sea, and a prime view of the iconic Forth Bridges during the approach into Edinburgh.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Moray Firth

Vast views of the North Sea and the chance to spot the coastline of the Black Isle as you cross the water.

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Aberdeen Coastline

The 'Granite City' is visible along the coast with its busy harbor and nearby sandy beaches.

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Dunnottar Castle

A breathtaking ruined medieval fortress perched on a rocky headland near Stonehaven.

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St Andrews

The historic home of golf and its famous Old Course are visible as you cross the Tay and Eden estuaries.

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The Forth Bridges

Unrivaled views of the UNESCO World Heritage Forth Bridge and the modern Queensferry Crossing on final descent.

Sit behind the wing for an unobstructed view of the coastline. Morning flights provide the best lighting on the cliffs and North Sea. On clear days, you can see the distant oil rigs in the Moray Firth shortly after takeoff from Wick.

Right Side Highlights
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Cairngorms National Park

Glimpses of the UK's largest national park and its high plateau peaks, often snow-covered in winter.

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Perthshire Highlands

Dense forests and rolling hills of Big Tree Country as the plane transitions toward the Lowlands.

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Loch Leven

A large freshwater loch with a historic island castle where Mary, Queen of Scots was once imprisoned.

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Edinburgh Castle

Depending on the wind direction and landing runway, you may see the castle sitting atop its volcanic rock.

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Pentland Hills

The regional park hills marking the southern boundary of Edinburgh during the final seconds of flight.

This side is ideal for mountain lovers. Keep an eye out for the Grampian Mountains in the distance. During evening flights, the sunset over the Highlands can be spectacular. Ensure you look out about 10 minutes before landing for the inland Fife landscape.

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Route Information

Distance: 279 km (173 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 28 min

Departure: WIC (58.45890045166016, -3.09306001663208)

Arrival: EDI (55.95000076293945, -3.372499942779541)

Route Type: Domestic

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