The right side wins on the strength of a genuinely scenic departure sequence — the French Riviera coastline paired with the Maritime Alps foothills — which is more visually striking than anything the left side offers during the cruise over central France. The left side's Wicklow Mountains and Dublin Bay landing view is strong, but it's offset by a largely flat, unremarkable cruise phase.
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Flight Path
Nice to Dublin is 911 miles (1,467 km), a flight of about 2 hours 50 minutes.
Massif Central highlands west of the flight path, farmland of central France, the Normandy coast and English Channel crossing near Le Havre, southern English countryside around Dorset/Hampshire, and the Irish Sea approaching Dublin
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from NCE
RIGHTDeparting NCE on runway 22, the aircraft heads out over the Mediterranean before banking right toward the northwest route to Dublin, sweeping the right side past the Nice coastline, the Baie des Anges, and the Maritime Alps foothills rising just inland. This combination of sea, city, and mountains gives the right side a much richer takeoff sequence than the featureless water view on the left.
Landing at DUB
LEFTOn approach to runway 28, the aircraft crosses the Irish Sea and descends over Dublin Bay heading west, putting the city skyline, the Liffey estuary, and the Wicklow Mountains on the southern horizon in view from the left side. The right side mainly shows Howth Head and the quieter north Dublin coastline, which is scenic but less varied than the bay-and-mountains combination on the left.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Cote D Azur (NCE) to Dublin (DUB)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Nice to Dublin. The right side wins on the strength of a genuinely scenic departure sequence — the French Riviera coastline paired with the Maritime Alps foothills — which is more visually striking than anything the left side offers during the cruise over central France. The left side's Wicklow Mountains and Dublin Bay landing view is strong, but it's offset by a largely flat, unremarkable cruise phase.
What can I see during takeoff from Cote D Azur in Nice?
During takeoff from Cote D Azur (NCE), sit on the Right side for the best views. Departing NCE on runway 22, the aircraft heads out over the Mediterranean before banking right toward the northwest route to Dublin, sweeping the right side past the Nice coastline, the Baie des Anges, and the Maritime Alps foothills rising just inland. This combination of sea, city, and mountains gives the right side a much richer takeoff sequence than the featureless water view on the left. Notable sights include: Baie des Anges and Nice harbor, Cap d'Antibes, Maritime Alps foothills, Mediterranean coastline toward Cannes.
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 runway 28, the aircraft crosses the Irish Sea and descends over Dublin Bay heading west, putting the city skyline, the Liffey estuary, and the Wicklow Mountains on the southern horizon in view from the left side. The right side mainly shows Howth Head and the quieter north Dublin coastline, which is scenic but less varied than the bay-and-mountains combination on the left. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay and the Liffey estuary, Poolbeg's striped chimneys, Dublin city skyline, Wicklow Mountains on the horizon.
How long is the flight from Nice to Dublin?
The flight from Cote D Azur (NCE) to Dublin (DUB) takes about 2 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 911 miles (1,467 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Nice to Dublin flight path pass over?
Massif Central highlands west of the flight path, farmland of central France, the Normandy coast and English Channel crossing near Le Havre, southern English countryside around Dorset/Hampshire, and the Irish Sea approaching Dublin