While most of the route crosses open Atlantic water, the right side offers glimpses of the Iberian coastline during cruise and a dramatic volcanic approach into Lanzarote, giving it more visual variety than the largely featureless ocean view on the left.
Flight Path
Bay of Biscay, the Atlantic coastline of Portugal near Lisbon, and open ocean stretching toward the Canary Islands
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Takeoff from DUB
LEFTDeparting Dublin on runway 28, the aircraft climbs west over the city before banking south toward Spain. During that turn, passengers on the left get a clear look back at Dublin Bay, the city center, and the Wicklow Mountains rising to the south.
Landing at ACE
RIGHTApproaching Lanzarote from the north for runway 21, the descent path curves over the island's volcanic interior, giving right-side passengers sweeping views of the Famara cliffs, La Graciosa island, and the dark volcanic terrain of Timanfaya before touchdown.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dublin (DUB) to Lanzarote (ACE)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to Lanzerote. While most of the route crosses open Atlantic water, the right side offers glimpses of the Iberian coastline during cruise and a dramatic volcanic approach into Lanzarote, giving it more visual variety than the largely featureless ocean view on the left.
What can I see during takeoff from Dublin in Dublin?
During takeoff from Dublin (DUB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Dublin on runway 28, the aircraft climbs west over the city before banking south toward Spain. During that turn, passengers on the left get a clear look back at Dublin Bay, the city center, and the Wicklow Mountains rising to the south. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Dublin city center, Wicklow Mountains, Irish Sea coastline.
What can I see when landing at Lanzarote in Lanzerote?
When landing at Lanzarote (ACE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Approaching Lanzarote from the north for runway 21, the descent path curves over the island's volcanic interior, giving right-side passengers sweeping views of the Famara cliffs, La Graciosa island, and the dark volcanic terrain of Timanfaya before touchdown. Notable sights include: Famara cliffs, La Graciosa island, Timanfaya volcanic fields, Atlantic coastline of Lanzarote.
How long is the flight from Dublin to Lanzerote?
The flight from Dublin (DUB) to Lanzarote (ACE) takes 4h 05m.
What does the Dublin to Lanzerote flight path pass over?
Bay of Biscay, the Atlantic coastline of Portugal near Lisbon, and open ocean stretching toward the Canary Islands