Milan to Edinburgh is 910 miles (1,464 km), a flight of about 2 hours 10 minutes.
The right side offers the more dramatic bookends of the flight — Alpine foothills near Milan on departure and the Firth of Forth with Edinburgh's skyline on arrival — while the left side mostly shows flat plains and open countryside.
Flight Path
Cruise passes over eastern France, the English Channel near the Strait of Dover, and the rolling countryside of northern England before crossing into southern Scotland.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from LIN
RIGHTClimbing out of Linate toward the north, the Alpine foothills around Como and Lecco rise into view on the right side before the aircraft banks west toward France. The plains of Lombardy on the left are flat and comparatively featureless.
Landing at EDI
RIGHTEdinburgh's runway 24 approach typically comes in from the northeast over the North Sea, giving right-side passengers a view of the Firth of Forth, its famous bridges, and the Edinburgh skyline including Arthur's Seat before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Linate (LIN) to Edinburgh (EDI)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Milan to Edinburgh. The right side offers the more dramatic bookends of the flight — Alpine foothills near Milan on departure and the Firth of Forth with Edinburgh's skyline on arrival — while the left side mostly shows flat plains and open countryside.
What can I see during takeoff from Linate in Milan?
During takeoff from Linate (LIN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Climbing out of Linate toward the north, the Alpine foothills around Como and Lecco rise into view on the right side before the aircraft banks west toward France. The plains of Lombardy on the left are flat and comparatively featureless. Notable sights include: Lake Como, Alpine foothills near Lecco, Lombardy plain.
What can I see when landing at Edinburgh in Edinburgh?
When landing at Edinburgh (EDI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Edinburgh's runway 24 approach typically comes in from the northeast over the North Sea, giving right-side passengers a view of the Firth of Forth, its famous bridges, and the Edinburgh skyline including Arthur's Seat before touchdown. Notable sights include: Firth of Forth, Forth Bridges, Edinburgh Castle skyline, Arthur's Seat.
How long is the flight from Milan to Edinburgh?
The flight from Linate (LIN) to Edinburgh (EDI) takes about 2 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 910 miles (1,464 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Milan to Edinburgh flight path pass over?
Cruise passes over eastern France, the English Channel near the Strait of Dover, and the rolling countryside of northern England before crossing into southern Scotland.