While the takeoff from Edinburgh favors the left, the landing approach into Malta—which occupies the majority of the flight's scenic interest—strongly favors the right side. The descent into Luqa provides unobstructed views of Malta's distinctive limestone geology and harbors.
Flight Path
The flight path crosses the Bay of Biscay (relatively featureless open ocean), then passes over the Pyrenees mountains as a distant ridge on the horizon, continues over southern France and the Alps (visible as a snow-capped range in clear conditions), crosses the Mediterranean over Sardinia and Sicily, and approaches Malta from the north across open sea.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EDI
LEFTLeft side offers views of the Pentland Hills and the Firth of Forth estuary as the aircraft climbs southwestward out of Edinburgh. Right side faces inland toward featureless moorland.
Landing at MLA
RIGHTRight side provides views of Malta's dramatic limestone cliffs and the island's interior as the aircraft descends from the north. The approach path brings the island into clear view on the right side of the fuselage.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Luqa (MLA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edinburgh to Malta. While the takeoff from Edinburgh favors the left, the landing approach into Malta—which occupies the majority of the flight's scenic interest—strongly favors the right side. The descent into Luqa provides unobstructed views of Malta's distinctive limestone geology and harbors.
What can I see during takeoff from Edinburgh in Edinburgh?
During takeoff from Edinburgh (EDI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Pentland Hills and the Firth of Forth estuary as the aircraft climbs southwestward out of Edinburgh. Right side faces inland toward featureless moorland. Notable sights include: Pentland Hills, Firth of Forth, Edinburgh city center, Bass Rock (small island in the Firth).
What can I see when landing at Luqa in Malta?
When landing at Luqa (MLA), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of Malta's dramatic limestone cliffs and the island's interior as the aircraft descends from the north. The approach path brings the island into clear view on the right side of the fuselage. Notable sights include: Dingli Cliffs, Mediterranean Sea, Valletta harbor, Grand Harbour.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Malta?
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Luqa (MLA) takes 4h 50m.
What does the Edinburgh to Malta flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Bay of Biscay (relatively featureless open ocean), then passes over the Pyrenees mountains as a distant ridge on the horizon, continues over southern France and the Alps (visible as a snow-capped range in clear conditions), crosses the Mediterranean over Sardinia and Sicily, and approaches Malta from the north across open sea.