While takeoff offers dramatic mountain scenery on the left, the landing approach into Dublin provides more sustained visual interest with the coastal approach, bay geography, and urban landmarks. Right seats capture the full Dublin Bay approach sequence and the Wicklow Mountains backdrop.
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Flight Path
Thessaloniki to Dublin is 1,624 miles (2,613 km), a flight of about 4 hours 15 minutes.
The flight crosses the Balkans (Albanian and Macedonian highlands visible during initial climb), then traverses the Adriatic Sea (right side offers views of the Croatian coast and islands if daylight permits), continues northwest over Italy (Alps visible on clear days to the north), crosses France (Massif Central and Loire Valley regions), and approaches Ireland over the Celtic Sea. The midpoint roughly coincides with crossing the Alps or central France depending on exact routing.
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Phase by phase
Takeoff from SKG
LEFTSKG typically departs runway 09L/27R depending on wind. Westbound departures (runway 27) favor left seats for views of the Thermaic Gulf and the Pieria Mountains rising inland. Left windows capture the coastline curvature and the snow-capped Olympus massif to the northwest during climb-out.
Landing at DUB
RIGHTDUB uses runways 10L/28R and 10R/28L. Eastbound arrivals (runway 10) favor right seats for views of the Irish coastline, Dublin Bay, and the Wicklow Mountains to the south. Right windows show the approach over the Irish Sea and the distinctive geography of Dublin's coastal approach.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Makedonia (SKG) to Dublin (DUB)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Thessaloniki to Dublin. While takeoff offers dramatic mountain scenery on the left, the landing approach into Dublin provides more sustained visual interest with the coastal approach, bay geography, and urban landmarks. Right seats capture the full Dublin Bay approach sequence and the Wicklow Mountains backdrop.
What can I see during takeoff from Makedonia in Thessaloniki?
During takeoff from Makedonia (SKG), sit on the Left side for the best views. SKG typically departs runway 09L/27R depending on wind. Westbound departures (runway 27) favor left seats for views of the Thermaic Gulf and the Pieria Mountains rising inland. Left windows capture the coastline curvature and the snow-capped Olympus massif to the northwest during climb-out. Notable sights include: Thermaic Gulf (immediate water body), Pieria Mountains (northwest ridge line), Mount Olympus (distant peak on horizon), Thessaloniki urban sprawl (receding below).
What can I see when landing at Dublin in Dublin?
When landing at Dublin (DUB), sit on the Right side for the best views. DUB uses runways 10L/28R and 10R/28L. Eastbound arrivals (runway 10) favor right seats for views of the Irish coastline, Dublin Bay, and the Wicklow Mountains to the south. Right windows show the approach over the Irish Sea and the distinctive geography of Dublin's coastal approach. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay (water body with harbor infrastructure), Howth Peninsula (northern headland), Wicklow Mountains (southern ridge), River Liffey estuary (urban waterway).
How long is the flight from Thessaloniki to Dublin?
The flight from Makedonia (SKG) to Dublin (DUB) takes about 4 hours 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 1,624 miles (2,613 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Thessaloniki to Dublin flight path pass over?
The flight crosses the Balkans (Albanian and Macedonian highlands visible during initial climb), then traverses the Adriatic Sea (right side offers views of the Croatian coast and islands if daylight permits), continues northwest over Italy (Alps visible on clear days to the north), crosses France (Massif Central and Loire Valley regions), and approaches Ireland over the Celtic Sea. The midpoint roughly coincides with crossing the Alps or central France depending on exact routing.