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. Right-side seats offer superior views on both legs: Dublin Bay and the Irish coast on departure, and Lanzarote's volcanic interior and western Atlantic coast on arrival. The flight path itself crosses the Bay of Biscay and approaches the Canary Islands from the north, making the right side consistently advantageous.
What can I see during takeoff from Dublin in Dublin?
During takeoff from Dublin (DUB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Dublin typically departs eastbound (runways 10L/10R) or westbound (28L/28R). Right-side seats on an eastbound departure offer views of Dublin Bay, the Irish Sea, and the Wicklow Mountains rising inland to the south. Westbound departures favor left seats, but eastbound is more common for southbound routing. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay with Howth Peninsula, Irish Sea extending to the horizon, Wicklow Mountains (distant ridge to the south), Dublin city sprawl below.
What can I see when landing at Lanzarote in Lanzerote?
When landing at Lanzarote (ACE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Lanzarote typically lands on runway 03 (northbound approach) or runway 21 (southbound approach). Right-side seats on a northbound approach (runway 03) provide views of the volcanic landscape, the island's interior calderas, and the Atlantic coast. This is the more common approach vector for aircraft from northern Europe. Notable sights include: Lanzarote's volcanic peaks and crater formations, Atlantic Ocean to the west, Famara Cliffs on the north coast, Timanfaya National Park's dark lava fields.
How long is the flight from Dublin to Lanzerote?
The flight from Dublin (DUB) to Lanzarote (ACE) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Dublin to Lanzerote flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Bay of Biscay (often cloud-covered), passes over the Iberian Peninsula's western coast near Portugal, and approaches the Canary Islands archipelago. Tenerife and Gran Canaria may be visible to the south as the aircraft descends toward Lanzarote. The Atlantic horizon dominates most of the cruise phase, with occasional glimpses of the Portuguese coast and Spanish mainland during the descent phase.