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Best window seat landing at Dublin

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Howth Head peninsula, Ireland's Eye island, Dublin Bay

🛬 Landing at Dublin (DUB)

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WhyLanding on runway 28R, you approach from the east over the coast near Malahide and Portmarnock before turning onto final for the westward landing. Sitting on the left (south-facing) side gives you a great view of Howth Head jutting into the sea, Dublin Bay, and the hazy Dublin city skyline beyond it.
Look forHowth Head peninsula, Ireland's Eye island, Dublin Bay, Dublin city skyline in the distance
Left window seat view during landing at Dublin (DUB), Howth Head peninsula, Ireland's Eye island, Dublin Bay, Dublin city skyline in the distanceLeft Side
Right window seat view during landing at Dublin (DUB), Howth Head peninsula, Ireland's Eye island, Dublin Bay, Dublin city skyline in the distanceRight Side
DublinPhoto: Donovan Kelly

Dublin Airport is Ireland's busiest airport with two terminals, and its parallel runway system was upgraded with a new North Runway (10L/28R) that opened in 2022 to increase capacity.

⛰️ Elevation243 ft
🛫 Runways3 (10L/28R, 10R/28L, 16/34)
✈️ HubRyanair, Aer Lingus
📍 NearbyIOM 81 miBHD 84 miBFS 85 mi

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Which side of the plane has the best views landing at Dublin (DUB)?

When landing at Dublin (DUB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Landing on runway 28R, you approach from the east over the coast near Malahide and Portmarnock before turning onto final for the westward landing. Sitting on the left (south-facing) side gives you a great view of Howth Head jutting into the sea, Dublin Bay, and the hazy Dublin city skyline beyond it. Notable sights include: Howth Head peninsula, Ireland's Eye island, Dublin Bay, Dublin city skyline in the distance.

What can I see when arriving at Dublin?

Arriving at Dublin in Dublin, passengers on the Left side enjoy views of Howth Head peninsula, Ireland's Eye island, Dublin Bay, Dublin city skyline in the distance. Landing on runway 28R, you approach from the east over the coast near Malahide and Portmarnock before turning onto final for the westward landing. Sitting on the left (south-facing) side gives you a great view of Howth Head jutting into the sea, Dublin Bay, and the hazy Dublin city skyline beyond it.

What factors affect the best window seat landing at Dublin?

The best window seat landing at Dublin (DUB) depends on several factors: the approach path and runway in use, geographic features around Dublin (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening arrivals often offer the best lighting.