About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schiphol (AMS) to Dublin (DUB)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Amsterdam to Dublin. The right seat misses some of the Schiphol departure views but captures the North Sea crossing and delivers the superior Dublin Bay arrival sequence — Howth, Bull Island, the Poolbeg chimneys, and the Liffey estuary make for a genuinely memorable approach. The left seat has the edge at takeoff but the right wins the flight overall.
What can I see during takeoff from Schiphol in Amsterdam?
During takeoff from Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Schiphol typically departs westward on runway 18R/36L or 24 toward the North Sea. A left (south-facing) seat gives you views over the Randstad — Amsterdam's canal ring, the Haarlem lake district, and the greenhouse clusters of the Westland region glinting in the light. You also get a clear look at the IJ river and Amsterdam's port as the aircraft banks northwest. Notable sights include: Amsterdam canal ring from above, Haarlemmermeer polder (the reclaimed lake Schiphol sits in), North Sea Hook of Holland coastline, Rotterdam port infrastructure to the south.
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 Airport predominantly uses runways 10/28 or 16/34. Arrivals from the east on runway 28 bring the aircraft in from the Irish Sea, and a right (north-facing) seat gives views over Dublin Bay, the Howth Peninsula, and the city center along the Liffey. The Wicklow Mountains are visible to the south on the left side but the right seat captures the coastline and city approach more directly. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay and the Poolbeg chimneys, Howth Peninsula and Head, Dublin city center along the River Liffey, Bull Island nature reserve.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Dublin?
The flight from Schiphol (AMS) to Dublin (DUB) takes Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.
What does the Amsterdam to Dublin flight path pass over?
The route crosses the southern North Sea, passing near the East Anglian coast of England (Norfolk/Suffolk), then over the Irish Sea. On clear days you may see the coastlines of Wales and Lancashire to the south, and the Isle of Man is sometimes visible in the Irish Sea below. The crossing is largely over open water with flat horizons.