DUB

Best window seat at Dublin

Which side of the plane?

Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

Taking offLEFT

Dublin city center, Dublin Bay and Poolbeg towers, Wicklow Mountains

LandingLEFT

Howth Head peninsula, Ireland's Eye island, Dublin Bay

🛫 Taking Off from Dublin (DUB)

Best sideLeft
WhyDeparting on runway 28R, the aircraft climbs westward with Dublin city and Dublin Bay falling away to the south side of the plane. Left-side passengers get a good look at the city center, the Poolbeg chimneys, and the Wicklow Mountains rising on the horizon beyond the city.
Look forDublin city center, Dublin Bay and Poolbeg towers, Wicklow Mountains, River Liffey
Left window seat view during takeoff from Dublin (DUB) — Dublin city center, Dublin Bay and Poolbeg towers, Wicklow Mountains, River LiffeyLeft Side
Right window seat view during takeoff from Dublin (DUB) — Dublin city center, Dublin Bay and Poolbeg towers, Wicklow Mountains, River LiffeyRight Side

🛬 Landing at Dublin (DUB)

Best sideLeft
WhyLanding on runway 28R, you approach from the east over the coast near Malahide and Portmarnock before turning onto final for the westward landing. Sitting on the left (south-facing) side gives you a great view of Howth Head jutting into the sea, Dublin Bay, and the hazy Dublin city skyline beyond it.
Look forHowth Head peninsula, Ireland's Eye island, Dublin Bay, Dublin city skyline in the distance
Left window seat view during landing at Dublin (DUB) — Howth Head peninsula, Ireland's Eye island, Dublin Bay, Dublin city skyline in the distanceLeft Side
Right window seat view during landing at Dublin (DUB) — Howth Head peninsula, Ireland's Eye island, Dublin Bay, Dublin city skyline in the distanceRight Side
DublinPhoto: Donovan Kelly

Dublin Airport is Ireland's busiest airport with two terminals, and its parallel runway system was upgraded with a new North Runway (10L/28R) that opened in 2022 to increase capacity.

⛰️ Elevation243 ft
🛫 Runways3 (10L/28R, 10R/28L, 16/34)
✈️ HubRyanair, Aer Lingus
📍 NearbyIOM 81 miBHD 84 miBFS 85 mi

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Which side of the plane has the best views at Dublin (DUB)?

At Dublin in Dublin: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Dublin city center, Dublin Bay and Poolbeg towers, Wicklow Mountains, River Liffey.

What can I see during takeoff from Dublin in Dublin?

When taking off from Dublin (DUB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing on runway 28R, the aircraft climbs westward with Dublin city and Dublin Bay falling away to the south side of the plane. Left-side passengers get a good look at the city center, the Poolbeg chimneys, and the Wicklow Mountains rising on the horizon beyond the city. Notable sights include: Dublin city center, Dublin Bay and Poolbeg towers, Wicklow Mountains, River Liffey.

What can I see when landing at Dublin in Dublin?

When landing at Dublin (DUB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Landing on runway 28R, you approach from the east over the coast near Malahide and Portmarnock before turning onto final for the westward landing. Sitting on the left (south-facing) side gives you a great view of Howth Head jutting into the sea, Dublin Bay, and the hazy Dublin city skyline beyond it. Notable sights include: Howth Head peninsula, Ireland's Eye island, Dublin Bay, Dublin city skyline in the distance.

What factors affect the best window seat at Dublin?

The best window seat at Dublin (DUB) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Dublin (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.