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BRU → DUB

Which side of the plane to sit from Brussels Airport (Brussels) to Dublin Airport (Dublin)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior vantage point for the intricate Dutch coastline, the massive wind farms in the Thames Estuary, and the spectacular mountain ranges of North Wales before landing in Dublin.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Zeeland Delta

The impressive sea defenses and interconnected islands of the southwestern Netherlands.

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Thames Estuary

Vast offshore wind farms and the merging of the River Thames into the North Sea.

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Snowdonia National Park

The highest peaks in Wales, including Snowdon, offering dramatic terrain views in clear weather.

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Irish Sea Crossing

A wide expanse of blue water often dotted with ferries traveling between Holyhead and Dublin.

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Dublin Bay

A panoramic view of Howth Head, the Bull Island nature reserve, and the Dublin skyline on final approach.

The right side is optimal for morning flights as the sun will be behind you, illuminating the Welsh mountains and the Irish coast perfectly. Request a window seat forward of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Snowdonia peaks and the iconic Howth Head landmark.

Left Side Highlights
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Medieval Flanders

Aerial views of the historic layouts of Ghent and Bruges shortly after takeoff from Brussels.

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English Channel

Dense shipping lanes visible as the aircraft crosses the narrow stretch of water between the mainland and the UK.

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Greater London

Views of the vast urban sprawl of Kent and the southern suburbs of the British capital.

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South Wales Coast

The dramatic cliffs and industrial landscapes of the Severn Estuary and Cardiff region.

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Wicklow Mountains

The rugged, peat-covered peaks of the Irish highlands visible during the final descent from the south.

Choose the left side for afternoon flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. This side is particularly rewarding if the flight path takes a southerly route over the Wicklow Mountains during the approach to Dublin's Runway 28L.

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Route Information

Distance: 784 km (487 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 18 min

Departure: BRU (50.9014015198, 4.48443984985)

Arrival: DUB (53.421299, -6.27007)

Route Type: International

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