The left side wins both the takeoff and landing phases with genuinely scenic, landmark-rich views — the Bosphorus and Istanbul skyline at departure, and the Wicklow Mountains with Dublin Bay at arrival — while the right side offers comparatively flat, unremarkable terrain during both phases.
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Flight Path
Istanbul to Dublin is 1,816 miles (2,922 km), a flight of about 4 hours 40 minutes.
Cruise track passes over the Balkan interior (Bulgaria, Serbia), the eastern edge of the Alpine foothills near Austria, the North European Plain across Germany and the Low Countries, then the English Channel or southern North Sea before crossing Wales and the Irish Sea into Dublin.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from IST
LEFTDeparting IST typically involves an initial climb followed by a turn toward the west-northwest, giving left-side passengers a sweeping view back over the Bosphorus, the historic peninsula of Istanbul, and the Sea of Marmara before the aircraft settles onto its cruise heading. The right side mostly shows the flatter Thracian countryside with less visual interest.
Landing at DUB
LEFTOn approach to Dublin from the east over the Irish Sea, runway 28 arrivals typically bank south of the city before lining up, putting the Wicklow Mountains and Dublin Bay's southern shoreline on the left side. This gives a scenic mix of green hills, coastal cliffs, and the city's bay before touchdown, while the right side mostly overlooks flatter suburban land north of the airport.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Dublin (DUB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Istanbul to Dublin. The left side wins both the takeoff and landing phases with genuinely scenic, landmark-rich views — the Bosphorus and Istanbul skyline at departure, and the Wicklow Mountains with Dublin Bay at arrival — while the right side offers comparatively flat, unremarkable terrain during both phases.
What can I see during takeoff from İstanbul Airport in Istanbul?
During takeoff from İstanbul Airport (IST), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing IST typically involves an initial climb followed by a turn toward the west-northwest, giving left-side passengers a sweeping view back over the Bosphorus, the historic peninsula of Istanbul, and the Sea of Marmara before the aircraft settles onto its cruise heading. The right side mostly shows the flatter Thracian countryside with less visual interest. Notable sights include: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul historic peninsula (Hagia Sophia/Topkapi area), Sea of Marmara, Princes' Islands.
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 over the Irish Sea, runway 28 arrivals typically bank south of the city before lining up, putting the Wicklow Mountains and Dublin Bay's southern shoreline on the left side. This gives a scenic mix of green hills, coastal cliffs, and the city's bay before touchdown, while the right side mostly overlooks flatter suburban land north of the airport. Notable sights include: Wicklow Mountains, Dublin Bay, Howth Head peninsula, River Liffey estuary.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Dublin?
The flight from İstanbul Airport (IST) to Dublin (DUB) takes about 4 hours 40 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,816 miles (2,922 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Istanbul to Dublin flight path pass over?
Cruise track passes over the Balkan interior (Bulgaria, Serbia), the eastern edge of the Alpine foothills near Austria, the North European Plain across Germany and the Low Countries, then the English Channel or southern North Sea before crossing Wales and the Irish Sea into Dublin.