About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Ruzyne (PRG)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edinburgh to Prague. Right-side seats capture the dramatic Firth of Forth and Pentland Hills on departure, then offer continuous views across the North Sea and continental Europe during cruise. The approach into Prague on left seats is excellent, but the takeoff experience from Edinburgh is more visually distinctive.
What can I see during takeoff from Edinburgh in Edinburgh?
During takeoff from Edinburgh (EDI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Edinburgh Airport typically departs runway 06 (northeast) or 24 (southwest). Right-side seats on a northeast departure offer immediate views of the Firth of Forth and the Pentland Hills to the south. On a southwest departure, right seats face the city and surrounding lowlands. Notable sights include: Firth of Forth (body of water immediately east), Pentland Hills (south, rolling moorland), Edinburgh city center with castle (southwest), Forth Road Bridge (visible on northeast departures).
What can I see when landing at Ruzyne in Prague?
When landing at Ruzyne (PRG), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching Prague typically uses runway 06 or 24. Left-side seats on a runway 06 approach (from the northwest) provide views of the Vltava River winding through Prague's city center and the surrounding Bohemian Plateau. On runway 24 approaches, left seats face the city and its distinctive geography. Notable sights include: Vltava River (serpentine through city center), Prague Castle and Charles Bridge area (northwest of city), Petřín Hill with observation tower (visible as elevated terrain), Bohemian Plateau (rolling forested landscape surrounding the city).
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Prague?
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Ruzyne (PRG) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes.
What does the Edinburgh to Prague flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the North Sea at altitude, passing over the Northumberland coast (visible on clear days as a thin line of cliffs and beaches). Over the continent, the route crosses the Netherlands and northern Germany, with the Rhine valley and German lowlands visible during descent. The Elbe River valley becomes prominent during the final approach into Prague from the northwest.