The left side offers the stronger overall experience: a scenic Athens departure over the Saronic Gulf plus a cruise segment that tracks near the Adriatic coastline and Alpine foothills, giving more varied terrain than the right side, which is mostly open sea and flatter coastal approach.
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Flight Path
Athens to Dublin is 1,787 miles (2,876 km), a flight of about 4 hours 10 minutes.
Adriatic Sea and the Italian peninsula, followed by the eastern Alps (northern Italy/Austria border) before the route continues over eastern France and the English Channel toward the Irish Sea.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from ATH
LEFTDeparting ATH on runway 03 and turning northwest toward the route, the left side gives a sweeping view of Athens, Piraeus harbor, and the Saronic Gulf with its scattered islands before the coastline fades into the Attica hills.
Landing at DUB
RIGHTOn the typical easterly approach into DUB runway 28, the right side faces north toward Dublin Bay, the Howth Head peninsula, and the city's coastal edge as the aircraft descends over the Irish Sea.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Athens International Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) to Dublin (DUB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Athens to Dublin. The left side offers the stronger overall experience: a scenic Athens departure over the Saronic Gulf plus a cruise segment that tracks near the Adriatic coastline and Alpine foothills, giving more varied terrain than the right side, which is mostly open sea and flatter coastal approach.
What can I see during takeoff from Athens International Eleftherios Venizelos in Athens?
During takeoff from Athens International Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing ATH on runway 03 and turning northwest toward the route, the left side gives a sweeping view of Athens, Piraeus harbor, and the Saronic Gulf with its scattered islands before the coastline fades into the Attica hills. Notable sights include: Acropolis and central Athens skyline, Piraeus port, Saronic Gulf islands (Salamina, Aegina), Attica coastline.
What can I see when landing at Dublin in Dublin?
When landing at Dublin (DUB), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the typical easterly approach into DUB runway 28, the right side faces north toward Dublin Bay, the Howth Head peninsula, and the city's coastal edge as the aircraft descends over the Irish Sea. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Howth Head peninsula, Dublin city coastline, Irish Sea.
How long is the flight from Athens to Dublin?
The flight from Athens International Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) to Dublin (DUB) takes about 4 hours 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,787 miles (2,876 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Athens to Dublin flight path pass over?
Adriatic Sea and the Italian peninsula, followed by the eastern Alps (northern Italy/Austria border) before the route continues over eastern France and the English Channel toward the Irish Sea.