Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edinburgh to Tenerife. While the takeoff favors the right with Edinburgh and the Forth, the left side wins overall thanks to the dramatic volcanic approach into Tenerife, featuring Mount Teide and the island's rugged terrain, which outweighs the shorter city view at departure.

During takeoff from Edinburgh (EDI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing EDI southbound, the right side gives a brief look back at Edinburgh's Firth of Forth, the city skyline including Arthur's Seat, and the Forth bridges before the aircraft turns south over land. The left side mostly shows the Pentland Hills receding quickly with less to hold interest. Notable sights include: Firth of Forth, Forth Bridge (rail and road bridges), Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh city center.

When landing at Tenerife Sur (TFS), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to TFS from the north or east, the left side reveals Mount Teide's volcanic cone and the rugged, terraced volcanic terrain of southern Tenerife, plus the coastline near Los Cristianos. The right side over the ocean offers comparatively little. Notable sights include: Mount Teide volcano, Las Cañadas caldera rim, southern Tenerife coastline, volcanic ridgelines near Vilaflor.

The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Tenerife Sur (TFS) takes 4h 35m.

Bay of Biscay, northern Spanish coastline near Bilbao, and a long stretch of open Atlantic Ocean before reaching the Canary Islands