Left side delivers the best views at both ends of the flight — the Forth bridges and Edinburgh on departure, and the Alps plus Munich on approach. During cruise the left side also faces south, giving slightly better angles over the North Sea coast, Dutch lowlands, and Rhine valley.
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Flight Path
Edinburgh to Munich is 827 miles (1,330 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
The route crosses the North Sea coast near Newcastle or Teesside, then tracks over the Netherlands and the Rhine-Ruhr industrial region, crosses into Germany over the Ruhr valley, passes south over central Germany including the Harz Mountains in the distance, then descends over Bavaria with the Alps becoming visible on the southern horizon roughly 100 miles north of Munich.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from EDI
LEFTEdinburgh typically departs on runway 06/24 or 12/30. On an eastbound departure toward Munich, climbing out to the southeast puts the Firth of Forth and Edinburgh city centre on the left side. You get a clear view of the Forth bridges and Arthur's Seat before the aircraft turns south.
Landing at MUC
LEFTMunich Airport (MUC) predominantly uses runways 08/26. Arriving from the northwest on runway 26, the aircraft approaches from the north, giving left-side passengers a view over the northern Munich suburbs and the English Garden. The Bavarian Alps are visible on the southern horizon throughout the approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Munich (MUC)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edinburgh to Munich. Left side delivers the best views at both ends of the flight — the Forth bridges and Edinburgh on departure, and the Alps plus Munich on approach. During cruise the left side also faces south, giving slightly better angles over the North Sea coast, Dutch lowlands, and Rhine valley.
What can I see during takeoff from Edinburgh in Edinburgh?
During takeoff from Edinburgh (EDI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Edinburgh typically departs on runway 06/24 or 12/30. On an eastbound departure toward Munich, climbing out to the southeast puts the Firth of Forth and Edinburgh city centre on the left side. You get a clear view of the Forth bridges and Arthur's Seat before the aircraft turns south. Notable sights include: Firth of Forth and the three Forth bridges, Arthur's Seat volcanic hill, Edinburgh Old Town and castle on its ridge, East Lothian coastline.
What can I see when landing at Munich in Munich?
When landing at Munich (MUC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Munich Airport (MUC) predominantly uses runways 08/26. Arriving from the northwest on runway 26, the aircraft approaches from the north, giving left-side passengers a view over the northern Munich suburbs and the English Garden. The Bavarian Alps are visible on the southern horizon throughout the approach. Notable sights include: Bavarian Alps on the southern horizon, English Garden and Isar river corridor through Munich, Munich city centre and Marienplatz area, Ammersee and Starnberger See lakes to the southwest.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Munich?
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Munich (MUC) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 827 miles (1,330 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Edinburgh to Munich flight path pass over?
The route crosses the North Sea coast near Newcastle or Teesside, then tracks over the Netherlands and the Rhine-Ruhr industrial region, crosses into Germany over the Ruhr valley, passes south over central Germany including the Harz Mountains in the distance, then descends over Bavaria with the Alps becoming visible on the southern horizon roughly 100 miles north of Munich.