Seeing Dublin from a plane
Ireland's capital straddles the Liffey where it meets Dublin Bay. Look for the red-and-white Poolbeg chimneys at the port, and Phoenix Park, one of Europe's largest city parks, to the west.
2 of our routes pass it. Ireland · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
London to Dublin: sit on the left, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| London to Dublin | Left | on the way down |
| New York to London | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 303 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Dublin from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Dublin from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Can you see Dublin at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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