The right side wins thanks to the dramatic Dublin Bay and Wicklow Mountains views during takeoff, plus a marginally more interesting landing approach over the Trent Valley, while the left side offers mostly featureless sea and flat farmland throughout.
Flight Path
Irish Sea crossing with possible distant views of the Isle of Man to the north and the mountains of North Wales (Snowdonia) to the south before descending into the English Midlands.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from DUB
RIGHTClimbing out of Dublin, the right side gives passengers a clear view of Dublin Bay, the city center, and the Wicklow Mountains rising to the south. The left side only shows flat suburban sprawl and open Irish Sea.
Landing at EMA
RIGHTOn approach into East Midlands from the east, the right side offers a view toward Nottingham and the Trent Valley farmland, giving a bit more visual interest than the featureless fields on the left.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dublin (DUB) to East Midlands (EMA)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to East Midlands. The right side wins thanks to the dramatic Dublin Bay and Wicklow Mountains views during takeoff, plus a marginally more interesting landing approach over the Trent Valley, while the left side offers mostly featureless sea and flat farmland throughout.
What can I see during takeoff from Dublin in Dublin?
During takeoff from Dublin (DUB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Climbing out of Dublin, the right side gives passengers a clear view of Dublin Bay, the city center, and the Wicklow Mountains rising to the south. The left side only shows flat suburban sprawl and open Irish Sea. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Dublin city center, Wicklow Mountains, Dun Laoghaire harbor.
What can I see when landing at East Midlands in East Midlands?
When landing at East Midlands (EMA), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into East Midlands from the east, the right side offers a view toward Nottingham and the Trent Valley farmland, giving a bit more visual interest than the featureless fields on the left. Notable sights include: River Trent, Nottingham skyline in distance, patchwork farmland.
How long is the flight from Dublin to East Midlands?
The flight from Dublin (DUB) to East Midlands (EMA) takes 1h 05m.
What does the Dublin to East Midlands flight path pass over?
Irish Sea crossing with possible distant views of the Isle of Man to the north and the mountains of North Wales (Snowdonia) to the south before descending into the English Midlands.