The right side offers the only real scenic variety on this short hop — Dublin's bay and mountains at departure, then Amsterdam's skyline and inland sea at arrival — while the left side stays over flat, featureless farmland and open water for most of the flight.
Flight Path
Irish Sea, north Wales coastline near Anglesey and the Snowdonia foothills, southern North Sea, Dutch coast near IJmuiden
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from DUB
RIGHTDeparting Dublin on runway 28 the aircraft climbs west over the city before banking south-east onto the Amsterdam heading, putting Dublin Bay, the city center and the Wicklow Mountains on the right side of the cabin. The left side only shows flat farmland north of the airport.
Landing at AMS
RIGHTOn approach to Schiphol's runway 18, the aircraft typically tracks south past Amsterdam before turning onto final, keeping the city's skyline, canal rings and the IJsselmeer visible on the right side. The left side mostly shows flat North Sea-facing polder farmland with fewer landmarks.
Landmarks on this routeAll landmarks →
Will your flight be in sunlight?
See exactly which side of the plane gets sun and shade at your departure time.
About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dublin (DUB) to Schiphol (AMS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to Amsterdam. The right side offers the only real scenic variety on this short hop — Dublin's bay and mountains at departure, then Amsterdam's skyline and inland sea at arrival — while the left side stays over flat, featureless farmland and open water for most of the flight.
What can I see during takeoff from Dublin in Dublin?
During takeoff from Dublin (DUB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Dublin on runway 28 the aircraft climbs west over the city before banking south-east onto the Amsterdam heading, putting Dublin Bay, the city center and the Wicklow Mountains on the right side of the cabin. The left side only shows flat farmland north of the airport. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Dublin city skyline, Wicklow Mountains, Irish Sea coastline.
What can I see when landing at Schiphol in Amsterdam?
When landing at Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach to Schiphol's runway 18, the aircraft typically tracks south past Amsterdam before turning onto final, keeping the city's skyline, canal rings and the IJsselmeer visible on the right side. The left side mostly shows flat North Sea-facing polder farmland with fewer landmarks. Notable sights include: Amsterdam city skyline and canal rings, IJsselmeer, Haarlemmermeer polders, North Sea coastline.
How long is the flight from Dublin to Amsterdam?
The flight from Dublin (DUB) to Schiphol (AMS) takes 1h35m.
What does the Dublin to Amsterdam flight path pass over?
Irish Sea, north Wales coastline near Anglesey and the Snowdonia foothills, southern North Sea, Dutch coast near IJmuiden