Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Istanbul to Dublin. Left side wins at both ends of the flight. Over the Balkans and Central Europe the left side also faces generally south, offering views of the Adriatic coastline and Alpine foothills in the distance. The right side has less consistent landmark coverage across the full route.

During takeoff from Ataturk (IST), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing IST, aircraft typically use runways oriented east-west. On a westbound departure toward Dublin, a left (south-facing) seat gives you the Marmara Sea, the Princes' Islands, and a clear view back toward the Bosphorus and Istanbul's historic peninsula as you climb out over the city. Notable sights include: Sea of Marmara, Princes' Islands (Adalar), Istanbul historic peninsula with its dense skyline, Bosphorus strait.

When landing at Dublin (DUB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Dublin Airport typically lands traffic from the west or southwest on runway 10/28. On approach from the east over the Irish Sea, a left (north-facing) seat gives views of the Dublin Bay coastline, the city center, and the Wicklow Mountains to the south as you descend. A right seat faces south toward the Wicklow Mountains more directly on some approaches, but left gives the broader coastal panorama including Dublin Bay and Howth Head. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Howth Head peninsula, Dublin city center, Irish Sea coastline.

The flight from Ataturk (IST) to Dublin (DUB) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 45 minutes.

The route tracks northwest over Bulgaria and Serbia, then across Hungary and Austria where the Alps appear as a distant white ridge to the south on the left side. Crossing southern Germany and Belgium, the Rhine valley is visible below. The English Channel crossing is brief before reaching the Irish Sea. The Adriatic Sea may be glimpsed on the left side over the former Yugoslavia depending on exact routing.