The left side delivers the Alpine panorama on departure, which is the single most dramatic visual moment of this flight. Mid-flight over France and the English Channel both sides are broadly similar, and the Dublin arrival on the right is excellent but the Alpine view edges it overall.
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Flight Path
Munich to Dublin is 858 miles (1,381 km), a flight of about 2 hours 30 minutes.
The route tracks northwest over Baden-Württemberg and the Rhine Valley, then across Luxembourg and Belgium, over the southern English Channel near the Strait of Dover or slightly south, then across the Irish Sea to Dublin. Notable features include the Rhine River crossing, the flat lowlands of Belgium and northern France, the English Channel coastline, and the Irish Sea.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from MUC
LEFTMunich typically departs westbound on runway 26L/26R, meaning the left side faces south toward the Bavarian Alps. You get a clear view of the Zugspitze and the Alpine chain stretching east-west as you climb out over the Bavarian plateau.
Landing at DUB
RIGHTDublin typically lands on runway 28 (westbound), so the right side faces north over Dublin Bay and the Irish Sea coastline. You get a clear view of the bay, the Howth peninsula, and the city spread along the coast as you descend.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Munich (MUC) to Dublin (DUB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Munich to Dublin. The left side delivers the Alpine panorama on departure, which is the single most dramatic visual moment of this flight. Mid-flight over France and the English Channel both sides are broadly similar, and the Dublin arrival on the right is excellent but the Alpine view edges it overall.
What can I see during takeoff from Munich in Munich?
During takeoff from Munich (MUC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Munich typically departs westbound on runway 26L/26R, meaning the left side faces south toward the Bavarian Alps. You get a clear view of the Zugspitze and the Alpine chain stretching east-west as you climb out over the Bavarian plateau. Notable sights include: Zugspitze (Germany's highest peak), Bavarian Alpine chain, Ammersee and Starnberger See lakes, Munich city center to the northeast.
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 on runway 28 (westbound), so the right side faces north over Dublin Bay and the Irish Sea coastline. You get a clear view of the bay, the Howth peninsula, and the city spread along the coast as you descend. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Howth Head peninsula, Dublin city center and the Liffey estuary, Dun Laoghaire harbor.
How long is the flight from Munich to Dublin?
The flight from Munich (MUC) to Dublin (DUB) takes about 2 hours 30 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 858 miles (1,381 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Munich to Dublin flight path pass over?
The route tracks northwest over Baden-Württemberg and the Rhine Valley, then across Luxembourg and Belgium, over the southern English Channel near the Strait of Dover or slightly south, then across the Irish Sea to Dublin. Notable features include the Rhine River crossing, the flat lowlands of Belgium and northern France, the English Channel coastline, and the Irish Sea.