Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Reykjavik to Dublin. Right-side seats capture the dramatic volcanic landscape and harbor views during departure from Reykjavik, which is the most visually distinctive segment of this route. While left-side landing views are good, the takeoff experience from RKV is more geographically striking and memorable.

During takeoff from Reykjavik (RKV), sit on the Right side for the best views. RKV typically departs runway 01 (northbound) or 19 (southbound). Right-side seats offer views of Reykjavik's harbor, the city grid, and the surrounding lava fields. If departing 01, you'll see the city and coast receding northward; if 19, the right side captures the broader Reykjanes Peninsula and its volcanic terrain as you climb southbound. Notable sights include: Reykjavik harbor and city center, Reykjanes Peninsula lava fields, Mount Esja (to the northeast), Faxaflói Bay.

When landing at Dublin (DUB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Dublin approaches typically use runways 10 or 28. Left-side seats on descent provide clear views of the Irish coastline, Dublin Bay, and the city's eastern districts. You'll see the Wicklow Mountains to the south and the urban sprawl of Dublin proper as you descend toward the airport south of the city. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay and harbor, Wicklow Mountains (south), River Liffey and city center, Dublin Airport approach corridor.

The flight from Reykjavik (RKV) to Dublin (DUB) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes.

The flight crosses the North Atlantic at cruise altitude (typically 25,000-31,000 feet). No major landmarks are visible during the midpoint—the route passes over open ocean between Iceland and Ireland. Weather permitting, you may see cloud formations and the curvature of the Atlantic horizon, but no land features. The flight path generally tracks southeast from Reykjavik toward the Irish coast, passing west of the Hebrides and approaching Dublin from the northwest.