While takeoff favors the left for Lisbon's estuary views, the landing approach into Dublin from the south/southeast provides more dramatic geography—Dublin Bay, the Wicklow Mountains, and the city's coastal setting are more visually distinctive than the departure views. Right seats capture the better overall experience for this route.
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Flight Path
Lisbon to Dublin is 1,021 miles (1,643 km), a flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
The flight path crosses the Celtic Sea, passing west of Wales and southwest of the Pembrokeshire coast. At cruise altitude (around 30,000 feet), you'll be too high to see fine detail, but the Irish Sea's general geography becomes apparent on descent into Dublin. The Welsh coastline and Snowdonia mountains are visible to the east (right) during the northern portion of the flight, though they remain distant. The flight primarily crosses open water with no major landmarks visible at cruise altitude.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from LIS
LEFTLisbon typically departs runway 03 (northbound) or 21 (southbound). Left seats offer views of the Tagus River estuary and the Atlantic coastline as you climb out. You'll see the river's distinctive wide mouth and the coastal geography that defines Lisbon's setting.
Landing at DUB
RIGHTDublin typically lands runway 10 (from the east) or 28 (from the west). Right seats on approach from the south/southeast offer views of the Irish coastline, Dublin Bay, and the city's geography. You'll see the distinctive curve of Dublin Bay and the Wicklow Mountains inland.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Lisboa (LIS) to Dublin (DUB)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Lisbon to Dublin. While takeoff favors the left for Lisbon's estuary views, the landing approach into Dublin from the south/southeast provides more dramatic geography—Dublin Bay, the Wicklow Mountains, and the city's coastal setting are more visually distinctive than the departure views. Right seats capture the better overall experience for this route.
What can I see during takeoff from Lisboa in Lisbon?
During takeoff from Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Lisbon typically departs runway 03 (northbound) or 21 (southbound). Left seats offer views of the Tagus River estuary and the Atlantic coastline as you climb out. You'll see the river's distinctive wide mouth and the coastal geography that defines Lisbon's setting. Notable sights include: Tagus River estuary, Atlantic Ocean coastline, Sintra hills (distant, northeast), Cascais coastal town.
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 10 (from the east) or 28 (from the west). Right seats on approach from the south/southeast offer views of the Irish coastline, Dublin Bay, and the city's geography. You'll see the distinctive curve of Dublin Bay and the Wicklow Mountains inland. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Wicklow Mountains (distant, south), Irish Sea coastline, River Liffey and city center.
How long is the flight from Lisbon to Dublin?
The flight from Lisboa (LIS) to Dublin (DUB) takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,021 miles (1,643 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Lisbon to Dublin flight path pass over?
The flight path crosses the Celtic Sea, passing west of Wales and southwest of the Pembrokeshire coast. At cruise altitude (around 30,000 feet), you'll be too high to see fine detail, but the Irish Sea's general geography becomes apparent on descent into Dublin. The Welsh coastline and Snowdonia mountains are visible to the east (right) during the northern portion of the flight, though they remain distant. The flight primarily crosses open water with no major landmarks visible at cruise altitude.