Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Edinburgh. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over the Channel and southern England the views are broadly similar on both sides, but the left seat captures Paris on departure and the Firth of Forth with the Forth Bridges on arrival — two of the most visually distinctive features of the entire route.

During takeoff from Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Left side for the best views. CDG typically departs northwest on runways 26L/26R, so a left-side seat faces south toward Paris. You get a clear view of the city sprawl, the Seine river bends, and the Eiffel Tower area as you climb out and bank left toward the English Channel. Notable sights include: Paris city center and Seine river bends, Eiffel Tower district (visible as a distinctive spire), La Défense business district towers, Stade de France near Saint-Denis.

When landing at Edinburgh (EDI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Edinburgh Airport typically lands on runway 06 (heading northeast) or 24 (heading southwest). On the common westerly approach to runway 06, a left-side seat faces north and northwest, giving views over the Firth of Forth, the Forth Bridges, and Edinburgh city center as you descend. On runway 24 approach from the east, left side still captures the city and Arthur's Seat. Notable sights include: Firth of Forth and the Forth Rail and Road Bridges, Edinburgh city center and Edinburgh Castle rock, Arthur's Seat volcanic hill, Pentland Hills to the south.

The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Edinburgh (EDI) takes Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.

The route crosses the English Channel near the Strait of Dover or slightly west, then tracks over southern and central England passing near London's northern suburbs, the East Midlands, and the Yorkshire Dales before crossing the border into Scotland. The North Sea coast of northeast England and the Cheviot Hills on the England-Scotland border are visible during descent.