Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Edinburgh. Left-side seats capture superior views on both legs: the Thames estuary on departure and Edinburgh's dramatic approach over the Pentland Hills and Firth of Forth on arrival. The landing view is particularly striking.

During takeoff from City (LCY), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Thames estuary and London's eastern sprawl during northbound departure. LCY typically departs runway 09 (westbound) or 27 (eastbound); if 27 is active, right seats face the river and Kent coastline immediately after rotation. Notable sights include: River Thames (wide meander below), Canary Wharf and Isle of Dogs (distinctive cluster east), North Sea coast near Southend (distant horizon), Greenwich Peninsula (south bank detail).

When landing at Edinburgh (EDI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer the best approach views into Edinburgh. Typical runway 06 arrivals from the south provide excellent views of the Pentland Hills, Firth of Forth, and Edinburgh's Old Town and castle on final approach. Notable sights include: Pentland Hills (distinctive ridge south of city), Firth of Forth (wide estuary north), Edinburgh Castle and Old Town (hilltop cluster), Arthur's Seat (extinct volcano, prominent cone east of city center).

The flight from City (LCY) to Edinburgh (EDI) takes Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Pennines (visible as rolling moorland and hills around 30 minutes into flight), then transitions into the Scottish Lowlands with the Southern Uplands visible to the west. The Firth of Clyde and Glasgow conurbation pass to the west (left) around 50 minutes in. The final approach descends over the Pentland Hills with the Firth of Forth visible ahead.