Right-side seats win overall because the takeoff views of Dublin Bay and the Irish coastline are more visually distinctive than the landing approach. The bay's geography and coastal features are more dramatic and varied than the relatively flat Rhône delta approach to Marseille.
Flight Path
The flight path crosses the English Channel and passes over northern France. Notable features include the Cotentin Peninsula (Normandy coast), the Loire Valley region, and the transition from temperate Atlantic-influenced landscape to the drier, hillier terrain of central France. The Alps may be visible on the eastern horizon during clear conditions, though they lie east of the direct flight path.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from DUB
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of Dublin Bay and the Irish coastline as the aircraft climbs southeastward. You'll see the curve of the bay, coastal towns, and the Irish Sea stretching toward Wales.
Landing at MRS
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Marseille. You'll see the Rhône River delta, the Mediterranean coastline, and the Provence landscape with its distinctive rocky hills approaching from the north.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dublin (DUB) to Provence (MRS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to Marseille. Right-side seats win overall because the takeoff views of Dublin Bay and the Irish coastline are more visually distinctive than the landing approach. The bay's geography and coastal features are more dramatic and varied than the relatively flat Rhône delta approach to Marseille.
What can I see during takeoff from Dublin in Dublin?
During takeoff from Dublin (DUB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Dublin Bay and the Irish coastline as the aircraft climbs southeastward. You'll see the curve of the bay, coastal towns, and the Irish Sea stretching toward Wales. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Howth Peninsula, Dun Laoghaire Harbour, Irish coastline extending south toward Wicklow.
What can I see when landing at Provence in Marseille?
When landing at Provence (MRS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Marseille. You'll see the Rhône River delta, the Mediterranean coastline, and the Provence landscape with its distinctive rocky hills approaching from the north. Notable sights include: Rhône River delta, Mediterranean Sea, Provence limestone hills, Marseille's coastal position.
How long is the flight from Dublin to Marseille?
The flight from Dublin (DUB) to Provence (MRS) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Dublin to Marseille flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the English Channel and passes over northern France. Notable features include the Cotentin Peninsula (Normandy coast), the Loire Valley region, and the transition from temperate Atlantic-influenced landscape to the drier, hillier terrain of central France. The Alps may be visible on the eastern horizon during clear conditions, though they lie east of the direct flight path.