While takeoff offers good views from the right, the landing approach from the left provides more dramatic and extended scenery of the Greek islands and Ionian Sea. The left side captures the most visually distinctive part of the journey.
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Flight Path
Dublin to Zakynthos is 1,684 miles (2,710 km), a flight of about 4 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the English Channel, then proceeds southeast over France (Alps visible to the east around 2 hours), continues over the Mediterranean crossing the Italian peninsula (Apennines visible), then over the Adriatic Sea before reaching Greek airspace. Notable midpoint landmarks include the Alps (distant to the east), the Apennine Mountains (Italy), and the Adriatic coastline. Around 3 hours into the flight, the Greek mainland becomes visible, with the Peloponnese and central Greece appearing as the aircraft descends toward the Ionian islands.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from DUB
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of Dublin Bay and the Irish coastline as the aircraft climbs out on a southeasterly heading. You'll see the bay's distinctive shape and the Wicklow Mountains rising inland to the south.
Landing at ZTH
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views during the approach to Zakynthos. You'll see the Ionian Sea, the island's distinctive shape, and the surrounding Greek islands as the aircraft descends on a northwesterly approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Dublin (DUB) to Zakinthos Dionysios Solomos (ZTH)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Dublin to Zakynthos. While takeoff offers good views from the right, the landing approach from the left provides more dramatic and extended scenery of the Greek islands and Ionian Sea. The left side captures the most visually distinctive part of the journey.
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 out on a southeasterly heading. You'll see the bay's distinctive shape and the Wicklow Mountains rising inland to the south. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Howth Peninsula, Wicklow Mountains, Irish Sea coastline.
What can I see when landing at Zakinthos Dionysios Solomos in Zakynthos?
When landing at Zakinthos Dionysios Solomos (ZTH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the approach to Zakynthos. You'll see the Ionian Sea, the island's distinctive shape, and the surrounding Greek islands as the aircraft descends on a northwesterly approach. Notable sights include: Ionian Sea, Zakynthos island coastline, Kefalonia island, Strophades Islands.
How long is the flight from Dublin to Zakynthos?
The flight from Dublin (DUB) to Zakinthos Dionysios Solomos (ZTH) takes about 4 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,684 miles (2,710 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Dublin to Zakynthos flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the English Channel, then proceeds southeast over France (Alps visible to the east around 2 hours), continues over the Mediterranean crossing the Italian peninsula (Apennines visible), then over the Adriatic Sea before reaching Greek airspace. Notable midpoint landmarks include the Alps (distant to the east), the Apennine Mountains (Italy), and the Adriatic coastline. Around 3 hours into the flight, the Greek mainland becomes visible, with the Peloponnese and central Greece appearing as the aircraft descends toward the Ionian islands.