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DUB → ALC
Which side of the plane to sit from Dublin Airport (Dublin) to Alicante International Airport (Alicante)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the rugged Cornish coastline at Land's End, the dramatic limestone peaks of the Picos de Europa in Northern Spain, and the striking salt lakes during the final approach.
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Land's End
The dramatic southwestern tip of England where the jagged cliffs meet the Atlantic Ocean.
Picos de Europa
Spectacular views of the high limestone mountain range as you cross the northern Spanish coastline.
Meseta Central
The vast, sun-baked golden plains of the Spanish interior with its unique patchwork of fields.
Sierra de Mariola
Rugged limestone mountains and valleys as the flight enters the Valencian community.
Santa Pola Salt Lakes
The vibrant pink and blue hues of the massive salt evaporation ponds located just south of the airport.
The right side is ideal for late afternoon flights to catch the sunset over the Atlantic and the Bay of Biscay. Keep your camera ready about 50-60 minutes into the flight for the Picos de Europa mountains. During landing, this side often provides a close-up view of the famous flamingos in the Santa Pola salt marshes if the wind requires a southern approach.
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Dublin Bay
Panoramic views of Howth Head and the Irish capital's coastline immediately after departure.
Wicklow Mountains
Rolling green peaks and deep valleys of the 'Garden of Ireland' visible to the south of Dublin.
Brittany Peninsula
On clear days, the distant jagged coastline of western France can be seen across the Celtic Sea.
Madrid Region
Aerial perspective of the sprawling Spanish capital and its surrounding arid high plateau.
Costa Blanca
The white sandy beaches and turquoise waters of the Mediterranean as the aircraft turns for final approach.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and glare over the Atlantic. This side is better for seeing the urban layout of Madrid from a distance and getting a wide view of the Mediterranean coastline during the descent into Alicante.
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Get eSIMs for SpainDistance: 1,739 km (1,081 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 19 min
Departure: DUB (53.421299, -6.27007)
Arrival: ALC (38.28219985961914, -0.5581560134887695)
Route Type: International
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