Lisbon to Edinburgh flight pathLISEDI

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Flight time3h 05m
Distance1,215
Heading011° → 015°
Best side
Left
★ 4.0 left·★ 2.0 right

The left side delivers a scenic bookend: a dramatic Lisbon coastal departure past the Sintra hills and Tagus estuary, and an equally striking Edinburgh arrival past the Firth of Forth and Arthur's Seat, while the right side mostly faces open Atlantic and Iberian interior with little variation.

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Flight Path

Flight path overview

Lisbon to Edinburgh is 1,215 miles (1,956 km), a flight of about 3 hours 5 minutes.

Bay of Biscay, Brittany coastline of France, English Channel

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Phase by phase

Aerial window seat view during takeoff from Lisbon (left side) — Tagus River estuary, Lisbon's Belém district, Sintra mountains, Atlantic coastline near Cascais

Takeoff from LIS

LEFT

Departing north on runway 02, the aircraft climbs directly over Lisbon's Tagus estuary and the city's waterfront, with the Sintra mountains and Atlantic coastline visible off the left side as the plane turns north along Portugal's coast.

Tagus River estuaryLisbon's Belém districtSintra mountainsAtlantic coastline near Cascais
LIS LisboaHub for TAP Air Portugal
Aerial window seat view during landing at Edinburgh (left side) — Firth of Forth, Edinburgh city skyline, Arthur's Seat, Forth bridges

Landing at EDI

LEFT

On approach to runway 24, the aircraft descends from the northeast along the Firth of Forth, giving left-side passengers a clear view of Edinburgh's skyline, Arthur's Seat, and the Firth of Forth bridges before touchdown.

Firth of ForthEdinburgh city skylineArthur's SeatForth bridges
EDI EdinburghHub for easyJet, Loganair

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lisboa (LIS) to Edinburgh (EDI)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Lisbon to Edinburgh. The left side delivers a scenic bookend: a dramatic Lisbon coastal departure past the Sintra hills and Tagus estuary, and an equally striking Edinburgh arrival past the Firth of Forth and Arthur's Seat, while the right side mostly faces open Atlantic and Iberian interior with little variation.

What can I see during takeoff from Lisboa in Lisbon?

During takeoff from Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing north on runway 02, the aircraft climbs directly over Lisbon's Tagus estuary and the city's waterfront, with the Sintra mountains and Atlantic coastline visible off the left side as the plane turns north along Portugal's coast. Notable sights include: Tagus River estuary, Lisbon's Belém district, Sintra mountains, Atlantic coastline near Cascais.

What can I see when landing at Edinburgh in Edinburgh?

When landing at Edinburgh (EDI), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to runway 24, the aircraft descends from the northeast along the Firth of Forth, giving left-side passengers a clear view of Edinburgh's skyline, Arthur's Seat, and the Firth of Forth bridges before touchdown. Notable sights include: Firth of Forth, Edinburgh city skyline, Arthur's Seat, Forth bridges.

How long is the flight from Lisbon to Edinburgh?

The flight from Lisboa (LIS) to Edinburgh (EDI) takes about 3 hours 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,215 miles (1,956 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Lisbon to Edinburgh flight path pass over?

Bay of Biscay, Brittany coastline of France, English Channel