Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to Izmir. Right-side seats capture the dramatic Irish departure over mountains and coastline, then offer consistent views across the Mediterranean route. While left wins on landing, the takeoff scenery is more visually distinctive and the right side provides better views during the long cruise phase over southern Europe.

During takeoff from Dublin (DUB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Dublin typically departs runway 10/28 depending on wind. Right-side seats offer views of Dublin Bay, the Wicklow Mountains to the south, and the Irish coastline as you climb southeastward over the Irish Sea. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Wicklow Mountains (south), Irish coastline, Howth Peninsula.

When landing at Cigli (IGL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching Izmir from the west, aircraft typically descend over the Aegean Sea and enter from the northwest. Left-side seats provide views of the Aegean coastline, the Gulf of Izmir, and the city's waterfront as you descend toward Cigli runway 09/27. Notable sights include: Gulf of Izmir, Aegean Sea, Izmir city waterfront, Bornova district inland.

The flight from Dublin (DUB) to Cigli (IGL) takes Approximately 4 hours 45 minutes.

The flight path crosses the English Channel, then proceeds southeast over France (Pyrenees visible to the south if clear), continues over the Mediterranean with views of southern France/northern Spain coast, then crosses toward Italy and Greece. The Alps are visible to the left (north) during the central portion if weather permits. The Mediterranean itself dominates the cruise phase with occasional island groups visible, particularly Corsica and Sardinia on the left side during the western Mediterranean crossing. As you approach Turkey, the Greek islands of the Dodecanese appear on the left, followed by the Turkish mainland coast becoming increasingly prominent.