London to Dublin flight pathLTNDUB

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Flight time1h 15m
Distance269
Heading296° → 291°

London to Dublin is 269 miles (433 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.

Best side
Left
★ 3.0 left·★ 2.5 right

The left side offers the more varied and dramatic experience: a fleeting London skyline view on departure and, on arrival, the combination of Dublin Bay, the city center, and the Wicklow Mountains in the distance—versus flatter countryside and coastal plains on the right.

Takeoff · LTNLEFTLondon skyline (Shard, Canary Wharf towers) in the distance, Chiltern Hills
Landing · DUBLEFTDublin Bay, Dublin city center along the River Liffey, Wicklow Mountains on the horizon

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Cambrian Mountains of North Wales and the open waters of the Irish Sea beneath the cruise track between England and Ireland

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Phase by phase

Takeoff from LTN

LEFT

Departing Luton on runway 25, the initial climb and turn onto the westbound track give left-side passengers a distant but genuine view of London's skyline before the route bends away toward the Midlands. The right side only shows flat Bedfordshire farmland.

London skyline (ShardCanary Wharf towers) in the distanceChiltern Hillspatchwork Hertfordshire farmland
Aerial window seat view during landing at Dublin (left side) — Dublin Bay, Dublin city center along the River Liffey, Wicklow Mountains on the horizon

Landing at DUB

LEFT

On the easterly approach into Dublin's runway 28, the left side faces south toward Dublin Bay, the city center along the Liffey, and the distant Wicklow Mountains, giving a layered coastal-and-mountain view. The right side mainly shows flatter Fingal coastline and Howth's headland.

Dublin BayDublin city center along the River LiffeyWicklow Mountains on the horizon

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Luton (LTN) to Dublin (DUB)?

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Dublin. The left side offers the more varied and dramatic experience: a fleeting London skyline view on departure and, on arrival, the combination of Dublin Bay, the city center, and the Wicklow Mountains in the distance—versus flatter countryside and coastal plains on the right.

What can I see during takeoff from Luton in London?

During takeoff from Luton (LTN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Luton on runway 25, the initial climb and turn onto the westbound track give left-side passengers a distant but genuine view of London's skyline before the route bends away toward the Midlands. The right side only shows flat Bedfordshire farmland. Notable sights include: London skyline (Shard, Canary Wharf towers) in the distance, Chiltern Hills, patchwork Hertfordshire farmland.

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 the easterly approach into Dublin's runway 28, the left side faces south toward Dublin Bay, the city center along the Liffey, and the distant Wicklow Mountains, giving a layered coastal-and-mountain view. The right side mainly shows flatter Fingal coastline and Howth's headland. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Dublin city center along the River Liffey, Wicklow Mountains on the horizon.

How long is the flight from London to Dublin?

The flight from Luton (LTN) to Dublin (DUB) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 269 miles (433 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the London to Dublin flight path pass over?

Cambrian Mountains of North Wales and the open waters of the Irish Sea beneath the cruise track between England and Ireland