The left side offers the only real terrain variety on this short hop — distant Welsh hills at takeoff and the Wicklow Mountains with Dublin Bay on landing — while the right side stays flat and featureless throughout.
Flight Path
Irish Sea crossing with possible glimpse of the Isle of Man or Welsh coastline depending on routing
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from EMA
LEFTDeparting runway 27 to the west, the climb-out gives left-side passengers a view south over the Midlands toward the Welsh hills, while the right side only sees flat farmland stretching toward the Pennines. The terrain variation, however slight, favors the south-facing left side.
Landing at DUB
LEFTOn approach to Dublin from the east, likely landing westbound on runway 28, left-side passengers get a clear view south across Dublin Bay toward the Wicklow Mountains and the city's southern suburbs. The right side mostly sees open water and the flatter northern coastline near Howth.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from East Midlands (EMA) to Dublin (DUB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from East Midlands to Dublin. The left side offers the only real terrain variety on this short hop — distant Welsh hills at takeoff and the Wicklow Mountains with Dublin Bay on landing — while the right side stays flat and featureless throughout.
What can I see during takeoff from East Midlands in East Midlands?
During takeoff from East Midlands (EMA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing runway 27 to the west, the climb-out gives left-side passengers a view south over the Midlands toward the Welsh hills, while the right side only sees flat farmland stretching toward the Pennines. The terrain variation, however slight, favors the south-facing left side. Notable sights include: East Midlands countryside, distant Welsh hills near Shropshire, River Trent valley.
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 Dublin from the east, likely landing westbound on runway 28, left-side passengers get a clear view south across Dublin Bay toward the Wicklow Mountains and the city's southern suburbs. The right side mostly sees open water and the flatter northern coastline near Howth. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Wicklow Mountains, Dublin city skyline, Dun Laoghaire harbor.
How long is the flight from East Midlands to Dublin?
The flight from East Midlands (EMA) to Dublin (DUB) takes 1h 10m.
What does the East Midlands to Dublin flight path pass over?
Irish Sea crossing with possible glimpse of the Isle of Man or Welsh coastline depending on routing