About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Orly (ORY)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edinburgh to Paris. While takeoff favors left for the Firth of Forth, the landing view of central Paris and the Seine's meanders from the right side is more visually rewarding and iconic. Right seats capture the approach to one of Europe's most recognizable cities.
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 runway 06 (northeast) or 24 (southwest). Left seats offer views of the Firth of Forth estuary and the Pentland Hills to the south during initial climb. Right seats face inland terrain with less distinctive features. Notable sights include: Firth of Forth (wide estuary with islands), Pentland Hills (rolling moorland ridge), Edinburgh city sprawl, Forth Road Bridge (visible as thin line crossing the firth).
What can I see when landing at Orly in Paris?
When landing at Orly (ORY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Orly uses runways 06/24 and 08/26. Right seats on approach from the north/northeast offer views of central Paris, the Seine's meanders, and the Île-de-France landscape. Left seats see suburban sprawl with fewer recognizable landmarks. Notable sights include: Seine River (distinctive meandering curves), Paris city center with Montmartre dome visible, Bois de Boulogne (large wooded park), Orly airfield runways and taxiways.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Paris?
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Orly (ORY) takes Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
What does the Edinburgh to Paris flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the North Sea at low altitude, then enters English airspace over the Northumberland coast. The Pennines form a north-south ridge visible in the distance to the right (east) as the aircraft tracks south. Over the Midlands, the landscape becomes increasingly patchwork agricultural and urban. Crossing the English Channel near Dover, white cliffs are visible on clear days. The approach to Paris crosses the Seine valley with its characteristic meanders becoming more pronounced as altitude decreases. The Île-de-France landscape transitions from rural to suburban to urban as the aircraft descends toward Orly.