The left side captures the Sierra de Guadarrama on departure and the Wicklow Mountains with Dublin Bay on arrival, giving genuine terrain and coastal variety missing from the right side's flatter plains and open sea views.
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Flight Path
Madrid to Dublin is 903 miles (1,452 km), a flight of about 2 hours 55 minutes.
Bay of Biscay, Brittany coastline of France, Celtic Sea crossing toward Ireland
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from MAD
LEFTDeparting Madrid in the typical north configuration, the climb-out passes just west of the Sierra de Guadarrama, whose jagged granite peaks are clearly visible on the left as the aircraft turns north toward the Bay of Biscay. The right side mostly shows the flatter Meseta plateau stretching east.
Landing at DUB
LEFTOn the common easterly approach into Dublin (runway 28), the aircraft crosses the Irish Sea and descends past Dublin Bay, with the Wicklow Mountains and their reservoirs visible to the south on the left side. The right side shows mostly open Irish Sea and flat farmland north of the city.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Barajas (MAD) to Dublin (DUB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Madrid to Dublin. The left side captures the Sierra de Guadarrama on departure and the Wicklow Mountains with Dublin Bay on arrival, giving genuine terrain and coastal variety missing from the right side's flatter plains and open sea views.
What can I see during takeoff from Barajas in Madrid?
During takeoff from Barajas (MAD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Madrid in the typical north configuration, the climb-out passes just west of the Sierra de Guadarrama, whose jagged granite peaks are clearly visible on the left as the aircraft turns north toward the Bay of Biscay. The right side mostly shows the flatter Meseta plateau stretching east. Notable sights include: Sierra de Guadarrama, Madrid's northern suburbs, Meseta plateau edge.
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 common easterly approach into Dublin (runway 28), the aircraft crosses the Irish Sea and descends past Dublin Bay, with the Wicklow Mountains and their reservoirs visible to the south on the left side. The right side shows mostly open Irish Sea and flat farmland north of the city. Notable sights include: Wicklow Mountains, Dublin Bay, Dun Laoghaire coastline, Irish Sea.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Dublin?
The flight from Barajas (MAD) to Dublin (DUB) takes about 2 hours 55 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 903 miles (1,452 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Madrid to Dublin flight path pass over?
Bay of Biscay, Brittany coastline of France, Celtic Sea crossing toward Ireland