About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Dublin (DUB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Boston to Dublin. Left side wins at both ends of the flight — Boston skyline on departure and Dublin Bay with the Wicklow Mountains on arrival. The transatlantic cruise portion over the North Atlantic offers little to see regardless of side, so the departure and arrival views are the deciding factor.
What can I see during takeoff from General Edward Lawrence Logan International in Boston?
During takeoff from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Logan's primary eastbound departures (runways 04R/04L or 09) take you over Boston Harbor and then out over the Atlantic. Left side gives you the Boston city skyline, the Charles River, and Cambridge as you climb out northward before turning east. Right side gets mostly water and East Boston industrial areas. Notable sights include: Boston city skyline and Back Bay, Charles River and Cambridge, Boston Harbor islands, Cape Cod peninsula visible to the south on clear days.
What can I see when landing at Dublin in Dublin?
When landing at Dublin (DUB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Dublin Airport's primary approach from the east on runway 28 (heading westward) puts the left side facing south over Dublin Bay, the city center, and the Wicklow Mountains in the distance. Right side faces north toward the flat agricultural land of County Meath with little visual interest. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay and the Poolbeg chimneys, Dublin city center and the Liffey, Wicklow Mountains to the south, Howth Head peninsula.
How long is the flight from Boston to Dublin?
The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS) to Dublin (DUB) takes Approximately 6.5 to 7.5 hours westbound, 6 to 6.5 hours eastbound (Boston to Dublin).
What does the Boston to Dublin flight path pass over?
The flight tracks northeast from Boston over Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, where the rugged coastline and icebergs in season are occasionally visible. It then crosses the North Atlantic along the North Atlantic Tracks system, passing south of Greenland and Iceland. The Irish coast — County Clare and Galway Bay — is typically the first European landfall, followed by the Irish midlands before descending into Dublin.