About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Athinai (HEW) to Dublin (DUB)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Athens to Dublin. While left offers the dramatic Athens departure over the Saronic Gulf, right seats provide the more visually rewarding landing into Dublin with views of the Wicklow Mountains and Irish coastline. The landing experience outweighs the takeoff advantage given the flight duration and the fact that most of the 3.5-hour route crosses open water with minimal landmarks.
What can I see during takeoff from Athinai in Athens?
During takeoff from Athinai (HEW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Athens typically departs runway 03L/03R (northbound). Left seats face west across the Saronic Gulf and toward the Peloponnese, offering immediate views of the Athenian coastline and islands. Right seats face inland toward the Hymettus and Penteli mountain ranges but with less dramatic water features. Notable sights include: Saronic Gulf, Salamis Island, Aegina Island, Hymettus Mountain ridge.
What can I see when landing at Dublin in Dublin?
When landing at Dublin (DUB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Dublin typically lands runway 10L/10R (eastbound approach). Right seats face north across the Irish Sea and toward the Dublin Bay approach corridor, offering views of the Wicklow Mountains and the Irish coastline. Left seats face inland toward the Midlands with fewer distinctive features during descent. Notable sights include: Wicklow Mountains, Dublin Bay, Irish Sea, Howth Peninsula.
How long is the flight from Athens to Dublin?
The flight from Athinai (HEW) to Dublin (DUB) takes Approximately 3 hours 45 minutes.
What does the Athens to Dublin flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Mediterranean toward the Ionian Sea, then over southern Italy (Calabria visible on some routes), across the Tyrrhenian Sea, past Sardinia and Corsica (typically south of track), over the western Mediterranean toward the Balearic Islands region, then across the Bay of Biscay. The Bay of Biscay crossing dominates the latter half of the flight—open ocean with no significant landmarks. The approach to Ireland brings the first substantial landfall since leaving Greece, with the Wicklow Mountains and Irish coastline becoming visible approximately 40 minutes before Dublin touchdown.