While the Dublin departure offers coastal views, the Helsinki arrival provides more dramatic and distinctive scenery with the archipelago and Gulf of Finland. The right side captures the most visually striking portion of the descent.
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Flight Path
Dublin to Helsinki is 1,257 miles (2,022 km), a flight of about 3 hours 15 minutes.
The flight crosses the North Sea and southern Scandinavia. Notable features include the coastlines of Scotland and Norway, the Skagerrak strait between Norway and Sweden, and the Swedish lakes region before reaching Finland. The route typically passes over or near the Scandinavian Peninsula's eastern edge.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DUB
LEFTLeft seats offer views of Dublin Bay and the Irish coastline as the aircraft climbs northeastward. You'll see the curve of the bay, the Wicklow Mountains inland to the south, and the Irish Sea stretching toward Wales.
Landing at HEL
RIGHTRight seats provide excellent views during descent into Helsinki. You'll see the Finnish archipelago—thousands of islands and skerries dotting the Baltic Sea—and the approach over the Gulf of Finland with the city and surrounding lakes visible.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dublin (DUB) to Helsinki Vantaa (HEL)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to Helsinki. While the Dublin departure offers coastal views, the Helsinki arrival provides more dramatic and distinctive scenery with the archipelago and Gulf of Finland. The right side captures the most visually striking portion of the descent.
What can I see during takeoff from Dublin in Dublin?
During takeoff from Dublin (DUB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats offer views of Dublin Bay and the Irish coastline as the aircraft climbs northeastward. You'll see the curve of the bay, the Wicklow Mountains inland to the south, and the Irish Sea stretching toward Wales. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Wicklow Mountains, Irish Sea, Howth Peninsula.
What can I see when landing at Helsinki Vantaa in Helsinki?
When landing at Helsinki Vantaa (HEL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats provide excellent views during descent into Helsinki. You'll see the Finnish archipelago—thousands of islands and skerries dotting the Baltic Sea—and the approach over the Gulf of Finland with the city and surrounding lakes visible. Notable sights include: Finnish archipelago, Gulf of Finland, Lake Tuusula, Helsinki city center.
How long is the flight from Dublin to Helsinki?
The flight from Dublin (DUB) to Helsinki Vantaa (HEL) takes about 3 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,257 miles (2,022 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dublin to Helsinki flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the North Sea and southern Scandinavia. Notable features include the coastlines of Scotland and Norway, the Skagerrak strait between Norway and Sweden, and the Swedish lakes region before reaching Finland. The route typically passes over or near the Scandinavian Peninsula's eastern edge.