Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise over England and France the left side also faces south, giving views toward the English uplands and later the French countryside. It is the consistently better side for the entire journey.
Flight Path
The flight tracks southeast over the English Midlands and East Midlands, crosses the English Channel near the Dover Strait or slightly west, then passes over northern France through Champagne and Burgundy, crosses the Jura Mountains into Switzerland, and descends over the Swiss Plateau toward Zurich. The Jura ridge crossing near Basel is the most visually distinctive feature en route, followed by the first views of the Alps as the aircraft descends into Switzerland.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Zurich (ZRH)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edinburgh to Zurich. Left side wins both ends of the flight. During the cruise over England and France the left side also faces south, giving views toward the English uplands and later the French countryside. It is the consistently better side for the entire journey.
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 Airport's primary departure runway 06/24 means westbound or eastbound climbs. On a typical eastbound departure (runway 06), the left side gets Edinburgh city centre, Arthur's Seat, and the Firth of Forth as the aircraft turns south. The right side faces open farmland toward the Pentland Hills. Notable sights include: Arthur's Seat volcanic plug, Edinburgh Castle on its rock, Firth of Forth and the three Forth bridges, Pentland Hills to the south.
What can I see when landing at Zurich in Zurich?
When landing at Zurich (ZRH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Zurich typically lands on runway 14/28 or 16/34 depending on wind. On the common runway 14 approach from the northwest, the left side looks south toward Lake Zurich and the city, with the Alps visible on the horizon. The right side faces the Zurich Unterland and open Swiss plateau. Notable sights include: Lake Zurich stretching southeast from the city, Zurich city centre and the Limmat river, the Swiss Alps on the southern horizon, the Glarus Alps and Glärnisch massif in the distance.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Zurich?
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Zurich (ZRH) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Edinburgh to Zurich flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southeast over the English Midlands and East Midlands, crosses the English Channel near the Dover Strait or slightly west, then passes over northern France through Champagne and Burgundy, crosses the Jura Mountains into Switzerland, and descends over the Swiss Plateau toward Zurich. The Jura ridge crossing near Basel is the most visually distinctive feature en route, followed by the first views of the Alps as the aircraft descends into Switzerland.