The right side delivers a more consistent scenic experience across the whole flight: Wicklow Mountains on departure, then the Swiss and Italian Alps during the long cruise segment as the route passes near Lake Como before dropping to the Adriatic. The left side's advantage is confined to the dramatic but brief Dubrovnik approach.
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Flight Path
Dublin to Dubrovnik is 1,349 miles (2,172 km), a flight of about 3 hours 15 minutes.
The flight track crosses southern England and the English Channel, then eastern France, passing near the Swiss Alps and the Italian Lake Como/Dolomites region before descending over the Adriatic Sea toward the Croatian coast.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DUB
RIGHTDeparting DUB on runway 28, aircraft climb out over Dublin city and then bank onto the south-easterly airway toward Britain, putting Dublin Bay and the Wicklow Mountains squarely on the right side of the cabin. It's one of the few genuinely scenic departures in this pairing, with green peaks rising abruptly south of the flat city.
Landing at DBV
LEFTDubrovnik's runway 29 approach swings in from the southeast over open water, and on final approach the aircraft banks past the city before lining up, giving left-side passengers a classic view of the Old Town walls, the harbor, and Lokrum island just offshore. This is one of the most photographed approaches in Europe.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dublin (DUB) to Dubrovnik (DBV)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to Dubrovnik. The right side delivers a more consistent scenic experience across the whole flight: Wicklow Mountains on departure, then the Swiss and Italian Alps during the long cruise segment as the route passes near Lake Como before dropping to the Adriatic. The left side's advantage is confined to the dramatic but brief Dubrovnik approach.
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 DUB on runway 28, aircraft climb out over Dublin city and then bank onto the south-easterly airway toward Britain, putting Dublin Bay and the Wicklow Mountains squarely on the right side of the cabin. It's one of the few genuinely scenic departures in this pairing, with green peaks rising abruptly south of the flat city. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay and Poolbeg chimneys, Dublin city center, Dún Laoghaire harbour, Wicklow Mountains (Sugar Loaf).
What can I see when landing at Dubrovnik in Dubrovnik?
When landing at Dubrovnik (DBV), sit on the Left side for the best views. Dubrovnik's runway 29 approach swings in from the southeast over open water, and on final approach the aircraft banks past the city before lining up, giving left-side passengers a classic view of the Old Town walls, the harbor, and Lokrum island just offshore. This is one of the most photographed approaches in Europe. Notable sights include: Dubrovnik Old Town and city walls, Lokrum Island, Srđ mountain, Dalmatian coastline.
How long is the flight from Dublin to Dubrovnik?
The flight from Dublin (DUB) to Dubrovnik (DBV) takes about 3 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,349 miles (2,172 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dublin to Dubrovnik flight path pass over?
The flight track crosses southern England and the English Channel, then eastern France, passing near the Swiss Alps and the Italian Lake Como/Dolomites region before descending over the Adriatic Sea toward the Croatian coast.