The left side wins both the departure and arrival sequences — Dubrovnik's islands and walled city at takeoff, and Dublin Bay with the Wicklow Mountains at landing — giving it far more visual variety than the right side, which mostly faces inland terrain or open water.
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Flight Path
Dubrovnik to Dublin is 1,349 miles (2,172 km), a flight of about 3 hours 40 minutes.
Julian Alps and Austrian Alps beneath the route through Slovenia and Austria, followed by a long stretch over southern Germany, the English Channel approaches, and the Irish Sea before the Irish coast
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DBV
LEFTDeparting Dubrovnik on runway 29, the aircraft banks northwest with the Dalmatian coastline and offshore islands like Lokrum and the Elafiti chain falling away on the left side. The turquoise Adriatic and walled Old Town of Dubrovnik are the dramatic highlight of the whole flight.
Landing at DUB
LEFTOn the typical westerly approach into Dublin (runway 28), the aircraft crosses the Irish Sea and Dublin Bay before landing, giving left-side passengers views of the bay, the city skyline, and the Wicklow Mountains rising to the south. The right side mostly overlooks flat farmland north of the airport.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Dublin (DUB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dubrovnik to Dublin. The left side wins both the departure and arrival sequences — Dubrovnik's islands and walled city at takeoff, and Dublin Bay with the Wicklow Mountains at landing — giving it far more visual variety than the right side, which mostly faces inland terrain or open water.
What can I see during takeoff from Dubrovnik in Dubrovnik?
During takeoff from Dubrovnik (DBV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Dubrovnik on runway 29, the aircraft banks northwest with the Dalmatian coastline and offshore islands like Lokrum and the Elafiti chain falling away on the left side. The turquoise Adriatic and walled Old Town of Dubrovnik are the dramatic highlight of the whole flight. Notable sights include: Dubrovnik Old Town walls, Lokrum Island, Elafiti Islands, Adriatic coastline.
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 the Irish Sea and Dublin Bay before landing, giving left-side passengers views of the bay, the city skyline, and the Wicklow Mountains rising to the south. The right side mostly overlooks flat farmland north of the airport. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Dublin city skyline, Wicklow Mountains, Dun Laoghaire harbor.
How long is the flight from Dubrovnik to Dublin?
The flight from Dubrovnik (DBV) to Dublin (DUB) takes about 3 hours 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,349 miles (2,172 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dubrovnik to Dublin flight path pass over?
Julian Alps and Austrian Alps beneath the route through Slovenia and Austria, followed by a long stretch over southern Germany, the English Channel approaches, and the Irish Sea before the Irish coast