Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Edinburgh. The landing approach into Edinburgh on the right side delivers the most concentrated and dramatic sequence of landmarks — the Forth Rail Bridge, Edinburgh Castle, and Arthur's Seat all in one descent. The takeoff left side is excellent for Toronto views but the Edinburgh arrival on the right is the highlight of the flight.

During takeoff from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. YYZ typically departs eastward on runways 05/06 or westward on 23/24/33. On an eastbound departure toward the Atlantic, the left (north) side gives you Lake Ontario's full expanse stretching to the horizon, plus the Toronto downtown skyline with the CN Tower clearly visible. On a westbound departure, left still captures the city core as you bank right toward the northeast. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands, Scarborough Bluffs along the lake's north shore.

When landing at Edinburgh (EDI), sit on the Right side for the best views. Edinburgh Airport sits just west of the city and typically lands on runway 06 (approaching from the west-southwest) or runway 24 (approaching from the east). On the common runway 06 approach, the right side faces south and gives you the Firth of Forth, Edinburgh Castle on its volcanic rock, and Arthur's Seat. On runway 24, right side still captures the city and Firth of Forth as you descend. Notable sights include: Firth of Forth and Forth Rail Bridge, Edinburgh Castle on Castle Rock, Arthur's Seat volcanic hill, Edinburgh city centre.

The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Edinburgh (EDI) takes Approximately 7 to 8 hours.

The route tracks northeast over southern Ontario, then crosses the Gulf of St. Lawrence and southern tip of Newfoundland near St. John's. The North Atlantic crossing follows a great circle arc passing south of Greenland's ice sheet, which may be faintly visible on the left side at cruise altitude in clear conditions. The Irish coast appears first as landfall, with Northern Ireland and the Scottish lowlands visible during descent. The Southern Uplands of Scotland are crossed before the Firth of Forth comes into view.