While landing favors the left, takeoff from Edinburgh offers more dramatic and sustained scenic interest with the Firth of Forth and coastal features. The right side also captures better views during the early climb phase when visibility is clearest and the aircraft is lowest.
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Flight Path
Edinburgh to Marseille is 944 miles (1,519 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the North Sea, then over northern France. Notable features include the English Channel coast (visible on the left during the crossing), the Cotentin Peninsula, the Loire Valley region, and the transition into southern France with the Massif Central visible to the east as a distant highland mass. The Rhône Valley becomes increasingly prominent as you approach Marseille from the north.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EDI
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of the Firth of Forth and the Scottish coastline as you climb out eastward from Edinburgh. The aircraft typically departs to the east or northeast, giving right-side passengers a clear view of the water and coastal features.
Landing at MRS
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Marseille. The aircraft approaches from the north or northwest, and left-side passengers see the Rhône Delta, the Mediterranean coast, and the Massif de l'Estérel as you descend toward the airport south of the city.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Provence (MRS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edinburgh to Marseille. While landing favors the left, takeoff from Edinburgh offers more dramatic and sustained scenic interest with the Firth of Forth and coastal features. The right side also captures better views during the early climb phase when visibility is clearest and the aircraft is lowest.
What can I see during takeoff from Edinburgh in Edinburgh?
During takeoff from Edinburgh (EDI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Firth of Forth and the Scottish coastline as you climb out eastward from Edinburgh. The aircraft typically departs to the east or northeast, giving right-side passengers a clear view of the water and coastal features. Notable sights include: Firth of Forth, Forth Road Bridge and rail bridge, East Lothian coastline, Bass Rock.
What can I see when landing at Provence in Marseille?
When landing at Provence (MRS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Marseille. The aircraft approaches from the north or northwest, and left-side passengers see the Rhône Delta, the Mediterranean coast, and the Massif de l'Estérel as you descend toward the airport south of the city. Notable sights include: Rhône Delta and Camargue wetlands, Mediterranean Sea, Massif de l'Estérel (red rock hills), Marseille harbor and city.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Marseille?
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Provence (MRS) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 944 miles (1,519 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Edinburgh to Marseille flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the North Sea, then over northern France. Notable features include the English Channel coast (visible on the left during the crossing), the Cotentin Peninsula, the Loire Valley region, and the transition into southern France with the Massif Central visible to the east as a distant highland mass. The Rhône Valley becomes increasingly prominent as you approach Marseille from the north.