While Dublin's departure favors the left, the right side dominates the long cruise phase — showing the Bay of Biscay coastline, the western Pyrenees foothills, and the Mediterranean approach into the Balearics — plus the scenic Ibiza landing, giving it more sustained visual interest overall.
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Flight Path
Dublin to Ibiza is 1,069 miles (1,720 km), a flight of about 2 hours 40 minutes.
Bristol Channel and Welsh coastline, the English Channel near Cherbourg, the Bay of Biscay along France's Atlantic coast, the western Pyrenees foothills near the Spanish border, and the Mediterranean crossing toward the Balearic Islands
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from DUB
LEFTAs the aircraft climbs out of Dublin and banks south, the left side offers views back over Dublin Bay, the city's harbor, and the Wicklow Mountains rising just south of the capital. This is the most distinctive scenery of the entire flight's takeoff phase.
Landing at IBZ
RIGHTOn approach into Ibiza, arrivals typically curve in from the north or northwest over the Mediterranean, giving the right side clear views of the island's rugged limestone cliffs, pine-covered hills, and the turquoise water near the port town before landing.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dublin (DUB) to Ibiza (IBZ)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to Ibiza. While Dublin's departure favors the left, the right side dominates the long cruise phase — showing the Bay of Biscay coastline, the western Pyrenees foothills, and the Mediterranean approach into the Balearics — plus the scenic Ibiza landing, giving it more sustained visual interest overall.
What can I see during takeoff from Dublin in Dublin?
During takeoff from Dublin (DUB), sit on the Left side for the best views. As the aircraft climbs out of Dublin and banks south, the left side offers views back over Dublin Bay, the city's harbor, and the Wicklow Mountains rising just south of the capital. This is the most distinctive scenery of the entire flight's takeoff phase. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Dublin city center, Wicklow Mountains, Irish Sea coastline.
What can I see when landing at Ibiza in Ibiza?
When landing at Ibiza (IBZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into Ibiza, arrivals typically curve in from the north or northwest over the Mediterranean, giving the right side clear views of the island's rugged limestone cliffs, pine-covered hills, and the turquoise water near the port town before landing. Notable sights include: Ibiza's northern cliffs, Dalt Vila old town silhouette, Mediterranean turquoise coastline, Es Vedra rock formation.
How long is the flight from Dublin to Ibiza?
The flight from Dublin (DUB) to Ibiza (IBZ) takes about 2 hours 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,069 miles (1,720 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dublin to Ibiza flight path pass over?
Bristol Channel and Welsh coastline, the English Channel near Cherbourg, the Bay of Biscay along France's Atlantic coast, the western Pyrenees foothills near the Spanish border, and the Mediterranean crossing toward the Balearic Islands