While takeoff offers Lake Ontario views on the right, the landing approach into Dublin on the left provides more dramatic and sustained scenery—the Irish coastline, Dublin Bay, and the Wicklow Mountains create a more visually rewarding final descent than the initial climb-out.
Flight Path
Over the Atlantic, the flight path crosses the Grand Banks region southeast of Newfoundland (visible if flying low enough during daylight), then proceeds over open ocean. The mid-Atlantic offers little visible terrain—mostly water and occasional cloud formations. As the aircraft approaches Ireland, the Aran Islands and Galway Bay become visible on the western coast before turning south toward Dublin. The Irish coastline's rocky, indented geography becomes increasingly clear in the final 45 minutes of descent.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from City Centre (YTZ) to Dublin (DUB)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Dublin. While takeoff offers Lake Ontario views on the right, the landing approach into Dublin on the left provides more dramatic and sustained scenery—the Irish coastline, Dublin Bay, and the Wicklow Mountains create a more visually rewarding final descent than the initial climb-out.
What can I see during takeoff from City Centre in Toronto?
During takeoff from City Centre (YTZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Lake Ontario and the Toronto waterfront during climb-out. The aircraft typically departs eastbound or northeastbound from YTZ, so right-side windows capture the lake's expanse and the city's downtown core receding below. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario (immediate foreground), Toronto Islands (small landmasses in the lake), Downtown Toronto skyline (receding westward), Scarborough Bluffs (eastern shoreline, visible as a distant ridge).
What can I see when landing at Dublin in Dublin?
When landing at Dublin (DUB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into Dublin. Aircraft typically approach from the west or southwest, so left windows frame the Irish coastline, Dublin Bay, and the city's approach path. You'll see the Wicklow Mountains inland and the bay's geography clearly. Notable sights include: Dublin Bay (wide water body with distinctive shape), Howth Peninsula (northern headland), Dun Laoghaire harbor (southern coastal town), Wicklow Mountains (distant inland ridge to the south).
How long is the flight from Toronto to Dublin?
The flight from City Centre (YTZ) to Dublin (DUB) takes Approximately 6.5 to 7 hours.
What does the Toronto to Dublin flight path pass over?
Over the Atlantic, the flight path crosses the Grand Banks region southeast of Newfoundland (visible if flying low enough during daylight), then proceeds over open ocean. The mid-Atlantic offers little visible terrain—mostly water and occasional cloud formations. As the aircraft approaches Ireland, the Aran Islands and Galway Bay become visible on the western coast before turning south toward Dublin. The Irish coastline's rocky, indented geography becomes increasingly clear in the final 45 minutes of descent.