About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dublin (DUB) to Donegal Airport (CFN)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to Donegal. While takeoff offers Dublin Bay views from the left, the landing approach on the right provides more dramatic and sustained scenery—Donegal Bay, the Atlantic coastline, and Slieve League cliffs are visually distinctive and iconic to this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Dublin in Dublin?
During takeoff from Dublin (DUB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Climbing northwestward from Dublin, the left side offers views of the Irish coastline, Dublin Bay, and the Wicklow Mountains receding southward. The right side faces inland toward the Midlands with less dramatic terrain. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Wicklow Mountains, Irish Sea coastline, Howth Peninsula.
What can I see when landing at Donegal Airport in Donegal?
When landing at Donegal Airport (CFN), sit on the Right side for the best views. Descending toward Donegal Airport from the southeast, the right side provides views of Donegal Bay, the Atlantic coastline, and the distinctive landscape around the airport approach. The left side faces inland with less scenic value. Notable sights include: Donegal Bay, Atlantic coastline, Slieve League cliffs, Donegal town area.
How long is the flight from Dublin to Donegal?
The flight from Dublin (DUB) to Donegal Airport (CFN) takes 0h 35m.
What does the Dublin to Donegal flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Irish midlands and approaches the northwestern coast. Notable features include Lough Derg (visible from altitude as a large inland water body), the transition from central Irish farmland to the more rugged terrain of County Donegal, and the gradual approach to the Atlantic coastline with its characteristic rocky headlands and bays.