Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edinburgh to Gran Canaria. While left offers better takeoff views, right seats capture the dramatic volcanic landscape of Gran Canaria during the longer and more visually rewarding descent phase. The landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage.

During takeoff from Edinburgh (EDI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Edinburgh typically departs runway 06 or 24 depending on wind. Left seats offer views of the Pentland Hills immediately south of the airport during climb-out, and the Firth of Forth estuary to the north as you gain altitude. Right seats face inland toward less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Pentland Hills (south), Firth of Forth (north), Edinburgh city center and castle (briefly visible), Bass Rock in the Firth.

When landing at Gran Canaria (LPA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Gran Canaria approaches typically use runway 03 from the north or runway 21 from the south. Right seats on a northerly approach provide clear views of the island's dramatic central volcanic terrain and the Vega de San Mateo ridge. The island's interior mountains dominate the right side of the descent corridor. Notable sights include: Pico de las Nieves (central peak, 6,394 ft), Vega de San Mateo ridge, Las Palmas city on the northern coast, Teror town in the interior.

The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Gran Canaria (LPA) takes Approximately 5 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Bay of Biscay (relatively featureless at altitude), then approaches the Iberian Peninsula's western coast near Portugal. The Atlas Mountains of Morocco become visible to the southeast around the midpoint. The final approach crosses the Atlantic toward Gran Canaria's northern coast, with the island's volcanic interior becoming increasingly prominent.