The left side offers a more continuous run of scenery — Dublin Bay and the Wicklow Mountains at departure, then glimpses of the Cornish and Breton coastlines and the edge of the Bay of Biscay during cruise — while the right side is dominated by open Atlantic water for most of the flight, only redeemed by the strong Lisbon river approach.
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Flight Path
Dublin to Lisbon is 1,021 miles (1,643 km), a flight of about 2 hours 55 minutes.
Open Bay of Biscay water with the French Atlantic coast near Brittany and the Vendee visible to the east on the left side of the aircraft
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from DUB
LEFTDeparting on runway 28 and banking south toward Lisbon, the left side captures Dublin Bay and the city skyline falling away, followed by the Wicklow Mountains rising to the south. The right side mostly shows flat midlands countryside receding north.
Landing at LIS
RIGHTUnder typical Nortada wind conditions, arrivals fly south over Lisbon before landing on runway 20, giving the right side a clear view of the Tagus River estuary with the 25 de Abril Bridge and the Cristo Rei statue on the far bank. The left side instead sees the older hillside districts of the city passing by.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dublin (DUB) to Lisboa (LIS)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to Lisbon. The left side offers a more continuous run of scenery — Dublin Bay and the Wicklow Mountains at departure, then glimpses of the Cornish and Breton coastlines and the edge of the Bay of Biscay during cruise — while the right side is dominated by open Atlantic water for most of the flight, only redeemed by the strong Lisbon river approach.
What can I see during takeoff from Dublin in Dublin?
During takeoff from Dublin (DUB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing on runway 28 and banking south toward Lisbon, the left side captures Dublin Bay and the city skyline falling away, followed by the Wicklow Mountains rising to the south. The right side mostly shows flat midlands countryside receding north. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Dublin city center, Wicklow Mountains, Irish Sea coastline.
What can I see when landing at Lisboa in Lisbon?
When landing at Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Under typical Nortada wind conditions, arrivals fly south over Lisbon before landing on runway 20, giving the right side a clear view of the Tagus River estuary with the 25 de Abril Bridge and the Cristo Rei statue on the far bank. The left side instead sees the older hillside districts of the city passing by. Notable sights include: Tagus River estuary, 25 de Abril Bridge, Cristo Rei statue, Belem waterfront.
How long is the flight from Dublin to Lisbon?
The flight from Dublin (DUB) to Lisboa (LIS) takes about 2 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,021 miles (1,643 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dublin to Lisbon flight path pass over?
Open Bay of Biscay water with the French Atlantic coast near Brittany and the Vendee visible to the east on the left side of the aircraft