The left side offers consistent terrain interest throughout the flight — the Pentland Hills and Southern Uplands at takeoff, and Dublin Bay with the city skyline and Wicklow Mountains at landing — while the right side mostly shows open Irish Sea and a fading Firth of Forth.
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Flight Path
Edinburgh to Dublin is 209 miles (336 km), a flight of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Southern Uplands of Scotland giving way to the Irish Sea, with the Isle of Man occasionally visible to the south of the flight path before the Irish coast comes into view near Dublin
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from EDI
LEFTDeparting on runway 24, the climb-out heads southwest with the Pentland Hills rising directly off the left wing, while Edinburgh's skyline and the Firth of Forth quickly fade behind to the right. The southern hills give immediate texture and relief compared to the flatter, water-dominated view to the north.
Landing at DUB
LEFTOn approach to runway 28, the aircraft descends westward over Dublin Bay, putting the city's skyline, docklands, and the distant Wicklow Mountains on the left side. The right side mostly shows open Irish Sea and the less prominent northern coastline.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Edinburgh (EDI) to Dublin (DUB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Edinburgh to Dublin. The left side offers consistent terrain interest throughout the flight — the Pentland Hills and Southern Uplands at takeoff, and Dublin Bay with the city skyline and Wicklow Mountains at landing — while the right side mostly shows open Irish Sea and a fading Firth of Forth.
What can I see during takeoff from Edinburgh in Edinburgh?
During takeoff from Edinburgh (EDI), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing on runway 24, the climb-out heads southwest with the Pentland Hills rising directly off the left wing, while Edinburgh's skyline and the Firth of Forth quickly fade behind to the right. The southern hills give immediate texture and relief compared to the flatter, water-dominated view to the north. Notable sights include: Pentland Hills, southern Edinburgh suburbs, fading view of Arthur's Seat and the city skyline to the rear.
What can I see when landing at Dublin in Dublin?
When landing at Dublin (DUB), sit on the Left side for the best views. On approach to runway 28, the aircraft descends westward over Dublin Bay, putting the city's skyline, docklands, and the distant Wicklow Mountains on the left side. The right side mostly shows open Irish Sea and the less prominent northern coastline. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, River Liffey estuary and Dublin city skyline, Wicklow Mountains on the horizon, Dublin Port docklands.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Dublin?
The flight from Edinburgh (EDI) to Dublin (DUB) takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 209 miles (336 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Edinburgh to Dublin flight path pass over?
Southern Uplands of Scotland giving way to the Irish Sea, with the Isle of Man occasionally visible to the south of the flight path before the Irish coast comes into view near Dublin