Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Edinburgh. The landing approach on the left side delivers the most dramatic and concentrated views — Arthur's Seat, the Forth Bridges, and Edinburgh's skyline all in one sweep. The right side wins at takeoff over London, but the Edinburgh arrival on the left is the highlight of this short flight.

During takeoff from Heathrow (LHR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Heathrow typically departs eastward on runways 09L/09R, then aircraft turn northward. A right-side seat gives views over central London as the aircraft climbs and banks — the Thames, the City, and Canary Wharf are clearly visible. Left side faces west toward the suburbs with little of interest. Notable sights include: River Thames snaking through central London, Canary Wharf tower cluster, The City of London, Wembley Stadium arch.

When landing at Edinburgh (EDI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Edinburgh Airport uses runway 06/24; arrivals from the south typically land on runway 06, approaching from the southwest. A left-side seat gives a clear view of Edinburgh city centre, Arthur's Seat, and the Firth of Forth as the aircraft descends on final approach. The right side faces away toward open farmland. Notable sights include: Arthur's Seat volcanic hill, Edinburgh Castle on its rock, Firth of Forth and the Forth Bridges, Edinburgh city centre.

The flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Edinburgh (EDI) takes Approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.

The flight tracks north-northwest over the English Midlands, crossing the Peak District moorlands, then over the M6 corridor near Lancaster, across Morecambe Bay, and over the Southern Uplands of Scotland — rolling moorland and river valleys — before descending toward Edinburgh. The Pennines are visible as a broad upland spine running north-south below.