About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Adnan Menderes (ADB) to Dublin (DUB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Izmir to Dublin. Left-side seats capture the superior departure scenery from Izmir (Aegean Sea and bay), and while landing favors right seats, the westbound approach into Dublin is not guaranteed. Left seats provide more consistent visual interest across the full routing.
What can I see during takeoff from Adnan Menderes in Izmir?
During takeoff from Adnan Menderes (ADB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Adnan Menderes typically departs runway 09 (westbound). Left-side seats face north toward the Aegean Sea and the Izmir coastline, offering immediate views of the bay and surrounding hills. Right-side seats face south over inland terrain with less distinctive features. Notable sights include: Izmir Bay (Alsancak waterfront visible below), Yamanlar Mountain range to the northeast, Gediz River delta to the north, Bozdağ Mountains inland to the east.
What can I see when landing at Dublin in Dublin?
When landing at Dublin (DUB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Dublin typically lands runway 28 (westbound approach) or 10 (eastbound). For westbound approaches (more common), right-side seats face south toward the Irish Sea and the Dublin coastline. The descent path offers views of Dun Laoghaire harbor, Dublin Bay's southern shore, and the Wicklow Mountains inland. Eastbound approaches favor left seats, but westbound is more frequent. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay and Dun Laoghaire harbor, Wicklow Mountains to the south, Poolbeg Generating Station (distinctive twin stacks), River Liffey and city center.
How long is the flight from Izmir to Dublin?
The flight from Adnan Menderes (ADB) to Dublin (DUB) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Izmir to Dublin flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Mediterranean north of Crete, then the Ionian Sea. Notable features include the Greek islands (Cephalonia and Zakynthos visible on the left during the Mediterranean crossing), the Peloponnese peninsula to the left, and the transition over southern Italy and the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Alps appear on the horizon to the left (north) during the central European portion. The flight then crosses the Bay of Biscay before reaching Ireland, with the Welsh coast and Irish Sea visible on approach.