While takeoff offers pleasant views of the Forth and Pentland Hills, the landing approach into Malpensa provides superior scenery: the Alps are genuinely dramatic and visible from altitude, Lake Como is a striking geographic feature, and the descent path offers sustained visual interest over a longer period. Left-side seats capture the most impressive portion of the flight.
Flight Path
Lake District fells (northwest England), Pennine chain, English Midlands industrial belt, English Channel crossing near Dover, northern France (Seine valley), Paris basin, Jura Mountains (Franco-Swiss border), Swiss Plateau, Rhone valley approach to Alps
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Malpensa (MXP)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edinburgh to Milano. While takeoff offers pleasant views of the Forth and Pentland Hills, the landing approach into Malpensa provides superior scenery: the Alps are genuinely dramatic and visible from altitude, Lake Como is a striking geographic feature, and the descent path offers sustained visual interest over a longer period. Left-side seats capture the most impressive portion of the flight.
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 Pentland Hills and the Firth of Forth estuary as the aircraft climbs southeastward from Edinburgh. The Forth bridges and coastal features are visible on the right wing during the initial climb. Notable sights include: Pentland Hills, Firth of Forth, Forth Road Bridge, Falkland escarpment.
What can I see when landing at Malpensa in Milano?
When landing at Malpensa (MXP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent into Malpensa, particularly of the Alps and the approach over the Lombardy plain. The snow-capped peaks of the western Alps dominate the left wing, and the descent path offers clear sightlines to Lake Como and the pre-Alpine foothills. Notable sights include: Western Alps (Monte Rosa massif), Lake Como, Lombardy plain, Ticino River valley.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Milano?
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Malpensa (MXP) takes 2h 15m.
What does the Edinburgh to Milano flight path pass over?
Lake District fells (northwest England), Pennine chain, English Midlands industrial belt, English Channel crossing near Dover, northern France (Seine valley), Paris basin, Jura Mountains (Franco-Swiss border), Swiss Plateau, Rhone valley approach to Alps