Dublin to Glasgow flight path: DUB to GLA

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to Glasgow. While the Dublin departure gives a nice coastal city view on the right, the left side wins overall thanks to a more varied cruise (Belfast and the Antrim coast passing below) and a genuinely scenic descent over the Firth of Clyde with Arran and Ailsa Craig in view.

During takeoff from Dublin (DUB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing Dublin on runway 28, the aircraft turns north-northeast toward Scotland, swinging the coastline onto the right side. Passengers get a good look at Dublin Bay, the Howth Head peninsula, and the city's docklands before the plane settles on its cruise heading over the Irish Sea. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Howth Head, Dublin city center and Poolbeg chimneys, Irish Sea coastline.

When landing at Glasgow (GLA), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the descent into Glasgow, the flight path tracks down through the Firth of Clyde, putting the estuary and its islands on the left side of the aircraft. This gives a strong finish to the flight with the rugged silhouette of Arran and the distinctive dome of Ailsa Craig visible before the final turn onto the runway. Notable sights include: Isle of Arran, Ailsa Craig, Firth of Clyde, Ayrshire coastline.

The flight from Dublin (DUB) to Glasgow (GLA) takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 184 miles (296 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

The route crosses the Irish Sea with the Isle of Man visible off to the east, then passes near Belfast and the Antrim coast to the west before crossing into Scotland over the Ayrshire coast and the Firth of Clyde.