Southampton to Dublin is 269 miles (433 km), a flight of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
The left side offers the more scenic bookends of the flight - the Solent and Isle of Wight on departure, and Dublin Bay with the Wicklow Mountains on arrival - while the right side over rural England and the Irish Sea offers comparatively flat, less distinctive terrain.
Flight Path
The route crosses the Bristol Channel near South Wales and continues over the Irish Sea, with the Pembrokeshire coastline occasionally visible to the south before the Irish coast comes into view near Dublin.
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from SOU
LEFTSouthampton Airport typically departs on runway 20 into the prevailing southwesterly wind, sending the aircraft south over Southampton Water before it banks northwest toward Ireland. Passengers on the left get a clear look at the docks, the Solent, and the Isle of Wight before the turn.
Landing at DUB
LEFTDublin's prevailing westerly winds mean most arrivals land on runway 28, approaching from the east across Dublin Bay. This puts the Wicklow Mountains and the coastal towns of Dun Laoghaire and Dalkey on the left side, giving the most dramatic terrain near the airport.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Southampton (SOU) to Dublin (DUB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Southampton to Dublin. The left side offers the more scenic bookends of the flight - the Solent and Isle of Wight on departure, and Dublin Bay with the Wicklow Mountains on arrival - while the right side over rural England and the Irish Sea offers comparatively flat, less distinctive terrain.
What can I see during takeoff from Southampton in Southampton?
During takeoff from Southampton (SOU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Southampton Airport typically departs on runway 20 into the prevailing southwesterly wind, sending the aircraft south over Southampton Water before it banks northwest toward Ireland. Passengers on the left get a clear look at the docks, the Solent, and the Isle of Wight before the turn. Notable sights include: Southampton Water, Southampton docks, The Solent, Isle of Wight.
What can I see when landing at Dublin in Dublin?
When landing at Dublin (DUB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Dublin's prevailing westerly winds mean most arrivals land on runway 28, approaching from the east across Dublin Bay. This puts the Wicklow Mountains and the coastal towns of Dun Laoghaire and Dalkey on the left side, giving the most dramatic terrain near the airport. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay, Dun Laoghaire harbour, Bray Head, Wicklow Mountains.
How long is the flight from Southampton to Dublin?
The flight from Southampton (SOU) to Dublin (DUB) takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 269 miles (433 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Southampton to Dublin flight path pass over?
The route crosses the Bristol Channel near South Wales and continues over the Irish Sea, with the Pembrokeshire coastline occasionally visible to the south before the Irish coast comes into view near Dublin.