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

Our Recommendation
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Left Side of the Plane

The left side is superior for this route as it tracks closer to the European coastline, offering glimpses of the French, Spanish, and Portuguese shores before the final approach into Las Palmas.

Left Side Highlights
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Dublin Bay & Wicklow

Aerial views of the Irish capital, the iconic Poolbeg chimneys, and the rolling green peaks of the Wicklow Mountains shortly after takeoff.

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Brittany Peninsula

Occasional views of the rugged western tip of France and the lighthouse-dotted coastline of Brest depending on the specific airway.

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Galician Rias

The deep, fjord-like inlets of Northwest Spain, offering a stunning contrast between the blue Atlantic and lush green Spanish hills.

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Lisbon & Tagus Estuary

Passing east of the Portuguese capital, providing views of the massive Tejo estuary and the Vasco da Gama bridge.

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Las Palmas Cityscape

As the plane descends into LPA from the north, you get a front-row seat to the dense urban layout and busy port of the island's capital.

Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. This side is particularly beautiful on morning flights as the sun illuminates the European coastlines. Watch closely about 3.5 hours into the flight for the first glimpse of the Canary archipelago.

Right Side Highlights
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Atlantic Horizon

Uninterrupted views of the vast Atlantic Ocean, perfect for spotting cloud formations and the deep blue of the Celtic Sea.

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Mount Teide Peak

On clear days during the descent, the massive 3,715m volcanic peak of Tenerife can be seen rising above the clouds to the west.

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Gran Canaria Interior

During the final approach, look for the rugged volcanic calderas and the famous Roque Nublo monolith in the center of the island.

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Maspalomas Dunes

If the aircraft circles to land from the south, this side offers a glimpse of the famous Saharan-like sand dunes at the island's tip.

This is the 'sunset side' for afternoon and evening departures, offering spectacular golden hour views over the ocean. Keep your eyes peeled for the island of Madeira, which sometimes appears as a small emerald speck in the ocean about 90 minutes before arrival.

Top Activities in Gran Canaria
Route Information

Distance: 2,931 km (1,821 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 3 hrs 54 min

Departure: DUB (53.421299, -6.27007)

Arrival: LPA (27.931900024414062, -15.38659954071045)

Route Type: International

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