About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Downsview (YZD) 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 on the left provides more dramatic and sustained scenery—the Irish coastline, Dublin Bay, and the city itself are far more visually distinctive than the departure sequence over Ontario.
What can I see during takeoff from Downsview in Toronto?
During takeoff from Downsview (YZD), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Lake Ontario immediately after departure. The aircraft climbs eastward over the lake, providing clear water views and the Toronto waterfront receding below. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario, Toronto Islands, Scarborough Bluffs, Greater Toronto Area urban sprawl.
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 the descent into Dublin. The aircraft approaches from the west over the Irish Sea, and left seats face the Irish coastline, Dublin Bay, and the city itself as it grows larger during final approach. Notable sights include: Irish Sea, Dublin Bay, Howth Peninsula, Dublin city center and Liffey River.
How long is the flight from Toronto to Dublin?
The flight from Downsview (YZD) to Dublin (DUB) takes Approximately 7 hours 15 minutes.
What does the Toronto to Dublin flight path pass over?
The transatlantic route crosses the North Atlantic, passing south of Greenland and Iceland. At cruise altitude, passengers may glimpse the southern tip of Greenland's ice sheet and glaciers (left side, roughly 4-5 hours into flight), and the rugged coastline of Iceland's southern edge (left side, around 5.5-6 hours in). The Atlantic itself dominates the view for most of the crossing—a vast expanse of open ocean with occasional cloud formations. As the flight approaches Ireland, the Hebrides and Scottish Highlands become visible on the left (around 6.5 hours), followed by the Irish coast and the approach to Dublin.