Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from London to Dublin. Right seats provide superior views on both takeoff and landing. While left offers good Essex scenery on departure, right seats capture the entire Irish Sea crossing during cruise (the flight's most dramatic feature) and the Dublin Bay approach, making it the stronger choice for the full journey.

During takeoff from Stansted (STN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Stansted typically departs runway 22 (southwest). Left seats face northwest during initial climb, giving direct views of the Essex countryside, the Thames estuary, and the North Sea coastline as you gain altitude. Notable sights include: Thames Estuary (broad water body to the northwest), Essex flatlands with patchwork fields, North Sea horizon, London's distant urban glow to the southwest.

When landing at Dublin (DUB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Dublin typically lands runway 10 (northeast approach). Right seats face southeast during descent, offering views of the Irish Sea crossing, the Dublin Bay coastline, and Dublin city's position on the Liffey estuary as you descend toward the airport. Notable sights include: Irish Sea (crossing water), Dublin Bay (distinctive curved coastline), Howth Peninsula (northern headland), Dublin city center and Liffey estuary.

The flight from Stansted (STN) to Dublin (DUB) takes Approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.

The Irish Sea dominates the cruise phase. You'll cross the Welsh coast (Anglesey and Conwy Bay visible to the left/south during westbound flight), then open water for roughly 40 minutes. The Dublin Mountains appear as a low ridge on the horizon approaching Ireland's east coast. Coastal features include the Wicklow Mountains further south and the flat Dublin plain extending inland from the bay.