The left side edges ahead because the Pisa departure offers a genuine coastal Mediterranean view (Tuscan coast, Livorno, Elba), while the right side's advantage is limited to the final few minutes over Dublin Bay. Most of the cruise is over flat French farmland with little to distinguish either side.
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Flight Path
Pisa to Dublin is 1,012 miles (1,629 km), a flight of about 2 hours 50 minutes.
Central France farmland near the Loire Valley, the low hills of the Massif Central foothills to the south, and the English Channel crossing near Normandy before the Irish Sea approach
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from PSA
LEFTDeparting Pisa on runway 03, the aircraft banks northwest toward the Dublin routing, putting the Tuscan coast and Ligurian Sea on the left side. Passengers get a brief but clear view of Livorno's harbor and the hazy outline of Elba before the plane climbs inland over France.

Landing at DUB
RIGHTOn the approach into Dublin from the east over the Irish Sea, right-side passengers get a good look at Dublin Bay, the Howth Head peninsula jutting into the sea, and the city skyline just before the runway 28 landing.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Pisa (PSA) to Dublin (DUB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Pisa to Dublin. The left side edges ahead because the Pisa departure offers a genuine coastal Mediterranean view (Tuscan coast, Livorno, Elba), while the right side's advantage is limited to the final few minutes over Dublin Bay. Most of the cruise is over flat French farmland with little to distinguish either side.
What can I see during takeoff from Pisa in Pisa?
During takeoff from Pisa (PSA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing Pisa on runway 03, the aircraft banks northwest toward the Dublin routing, putting the Tuscan coast and Ligurian Sea on the left side. Passengers get a brief but clear view of Livorno's harbor and the hazy outline of Elba before the plane climbs inland over France. Notable sights include: Tuscan coastline, Livorno harbor, Elba Island, Ligurian Sea.
What can I see when landing at Dublin in Dublin?
When landing at Dublin (DUB), sit on the Right side for the best views. On the approach into Dublin from the east over the Irish Sea, right-side passengers get a good look at Dublin Bay, the Howth Head peninsula jutting into the sea, and the city skyline just before the runway 28 landing. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Howth Head, Dublin city skyline, Irish Sea coastline.
How long is the flight from Pisa to Dublin?
The flight from Pisa (PSA) to Dublin (DUB) takes about 2 hours 50 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,012 miles (1,629 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Pisa to Dublin flight path pass over?
Central France farmland near the Loire Valley, the low hills of the Massif Central foothills to the south, and the English Channel crossing near Normandy before the Irish Sea approach