The left side strings together the best moments of the trip: a glimpse of the Dutch coast on departure, a chance of distant Welsh hills over the Midlands, and the standout scenic payoff of Dublin Bay and the Wicklow Mountains on arrival, giving it more cumulative visual interest than the right side's flatter farmland and suburban views.
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Flight Path
Amsterdam to Dublin is 466 miles (750 km), a flight of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
North Sea crossing, English Midlands farmland near Peterborough and Cheshire, possible distant view of the Welsh hills near the Wrexham/Chester area, and the Irish Sea approach to Dublin Bay
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Takeoff from AMS
LEFTDeparting Schiphol westbound, the aircraft's turn out over the Dutch coast puts the North Sea beaches and dune line near Noordwijk and Katwijk on the left, a brief but genuine coastal moment before the long water crossing begins. The right side mostly shows Haarlemmermeer polder farmland and greenhouses, which is flatter and less distinct.
Landing at DUB
LEFTOn the typical westerly approach into Dublin (runway 28), the aircraft crosses Dublin Bay and the city, putting the Liffey estuary, Dun Laoghaire harbour, and the Wicklow Mountains rising to the south on the left side of the cabin. The right side instead shows the flatter northern suburbs like Malahide and Howth Head, which are pleasant but less dramatic.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Schiphol (AMS) to Dublin (DUB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Amsterdam to Dublin. The left side strings together the best moments of the trip: a glimpse of the Dutch coast on departure, a chance of distant Welsh hills over the Midlands, and the standout scenic payoff of Dublin Bay and the Wicklow Mountains on arrival, giving it more cumulative visual interest than the right side's flatter farmland and suburban views.
What can I see during takeoff from Schiphol in Amsterdam?
During takeoff from Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Schiphol westbound, the aircraft's turn out over the Dutch coast puts the North Sea beaches and dune line near Noordwijk and Katwijk on the left, a brief but genuine coastal moment before the long water crossing begins. The right side mostly shows Haarlemmermeer polder farmland and greenhouses, which is flatter and less distinct. Notable sights include: Dutch North Sea coastline, Noordwijk/Katwijk beaches, Haarlemmermeer polder, Kaagbaan greenhouse belt.
What can I see when landing at Dublin in Dublin?
When landing at Dublin (DUB), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the typical westerly approach into Dublin (runway 28), the aircraft crosses Dublin Bay and the city, putting the Liffey estuary, Dun Laoghaire harbour, and the Wicklow Mountains rising to the south on the left side of the cabin. The right side instead shows the flatter northern suburbs like Malahide and Howth Head, which are pleasant but less dramatic. Notable sights include: Dublin city skyline along the Liffey, Dun Laoghaire harbour, Wicklow Mountains, Dublin Bay's southern shore.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Dublin?
The flight from Schiphol (AMS) to Dublin (DUB) takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 466 miles (750 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Amsterdam to Dublin flight path pass over?
North Sea crossing, English Midlands farmland near Peterborough and Cheshire, possible distant view of the Welsh hills near the Wrexham/Chester area, and the Irish Sea approach to Dublin Bay