DUB → STR

Dublin Bay & Howth

Immediate views of the crescent-shaped Dublin Bay and the rugged peninsula of Howth Head shortly after takeoff.

London & Thames Estuary

Depending on the specific airway, you can often see the sprawling London skyline and the winding River Thames to the south.

English Channel Crossing

A clear view of the narrowest part of the Channel, often dotted with cargo ships and ferries between Dover and Calais.

Ardennes Forest

As you cross into Belgium and Luxembourg, the dense, rolling green canopy of the Ardennes mountains becomes visible.

The Rhine River

A prime view of Germany's most famous waterway, including the industrial hubs of Mannheim and Ludwigshafen, just before final descent.

Wicklow Mountains

Rugged granite peaks and dark glacial lakes visible south of Dublin if the aircraft departs towards the east.

English South Coast

Views of the Isle of Wight and the coastal resorts of Brighton and Eastbourne if the flight path tracks more southerly.

Moselle Valley

The steep, terraced vineyards of the Moselle river loop through the landscape as you enter German airspace.

The Black Forest

On the final approach into Stuttgart, the northern edge of the Schwarzwald provides a dark green, mountainous backdrop.

Stuttgart Outskirts

As the plane aligns with the runway, look for the Mercedes-Benz Arena and the TV Tower (Fernsehturm) in the distance.