The left side delivers the flight's most memorable moments—Dublin Bay and the city skyline at departure, and Madrid's skyline with the Guadarrama foothills at arrival—while the right side offers only secondary views of inland hills and plateau.
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Flight Path
Dublin to Madrid is 903 miles (1,452 km), a flight of about 2 hours 50 minutes.
Bay of Biscay crossing, French Atlantic coastline near Nantes, Cantabrian coast of northern Spain, distant Picos de Europa mountains
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from DUB
LEFTDeparting DUB on runway 28 and banking south toward Madrid, the aircraft passes directly over Dublin Bay and the city's harbor before heading out over the Irish Sea, giving the left side a clear view of the coastline and urban skyline. The right side only shows the lower, rolling Wicklow Mountains receding inland.
Landing at MAD
LEFTOn the final approach into Madrid, arrivals swing around to land heading north-northwest, and during this turn the city's skyline—including the Cuatro Torres business towers—becomes visible off the left side just before the Sierra de Guadarrama fades behind. The right side mostly shows the flat, dry Meseta plateau with fewer identifiable features.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dublin (DUB) to Barajas (MAD)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to Madrid. The left side delivers the flight's most memorable moments—Dublin Bay and the city skyline at departure, and Madrid's skyline with the Guadarrama foothills at arrival—while the right side offers only secondary views of inland hills and plateau.
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 DUB on runway 28 and banking south toward Madrid, the aircraft passes directly over Dublin Bay and the city's harbor before heading out over the Irish Sea, giving the left side a clear view of the coastline and urban skyline. The right side only shows the lower, rolling Wicklow Mountains receding inland. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Dublin city center and port, Irish Sea coastline, distant Wicklow Mountains.
What can I see when landing at Barajas in Madrid?
When landing at Barajas (MAD), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the final approach into Madrid, arrivals swing around to land heading north-northwest, and during this turn the city's skyline—including the Cuatro Torres business towers—becomes visible off the left side just before the Sierra de Guadarrama fades behind. The right side mostly shows the flat, dry Meseta plateau with fewer identifiable features. Notable sights include: Madrid skyline and Cuatro Torres towers, Sierra de Guadarrama foothills, Jarama river valley.
How long is the flight from Dublin to Madrid?
The flight from Dublin (DUB) to Barajas (MAD) takes about 2 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 903 miles (1,452 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dublin to Madrid flight path pass over?
Bay of Biscay crossing, French Atlantic coastline near Nantes, Cantabrian coast of northern Spain, distant Picos de Europa mountains