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ABZ → DUB
Which side of the plane to sit from Aberdeen Dyce Airport (Aberdeen) to Dublin Airport (Dublin)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the dramatic Scottish west coast, featuring the islands of the Firth of Clyde and the iconic volcanic plug of Ailsa Craig before crossing into Irish airspace.
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Cairngorms
Spectacular views of the UK's highest mountain range to the west shortly after takeoff.
Isle of Arran
The rugged peaks of 'Scotland in Miniature' rising out of the Firth of Clyde.
Ailsa Craig
The uninhabited volcanic plug, famous for its gannet colony and curling stone granite.
Mull of Kintyre
The iconic headland of the Kintyre Peninsula stretching toward the Irish coast.
Howth Head
The picturesque peninsula and cliffs marking the northern entrance to Dublin Bay.
This side is best for daytime flights. The descent over the North Channel offers excellent visibility of the Irish coastline. Keep your camera ready for Ailsa Craig, which appears as a perfect dome in the sea about mid-flight.
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Tay Estuary
Aerial views of Dundee and the expansive sandbanks where the River Tay meets the North Sea.
Forth Bridges
The world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Forth Bridge and its modern counterparts near Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Skyline
Distant views of Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat if the flight path tracks slightly east.
Dublin Port
The busy shipping lanes and industrial landscape of the Liffey estuary on final approach.
Sit on the left for evening flights to witness the urban lights of Edinburgh and Dublin. Look out for the distinct red structure of the Forth Rail Bridge roughly 15-20 minutes after departure from Aberdeen.
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Get eSIMs for IrelandDistance: 493 km (306 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 49 min
Departure: ABZ (57.20190048217773, -2.1977798938751216)
Arrival: DUB (53.421299, -6.27007)
Route Type: International
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