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DUB → TUF
Which side of the plane to sit from Dublin Airport (Dublin) to Tours-Val-de-Loire Airport (Tours)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers spectacular views of the Wicklow Mountains immediately after takeoff, followed by the rugged cliffs of the Brittany coastline and the winding Loire River upon approach.
Wicklow Mountains
Dramatic views of the 'Garden of Ireland' with its peaks and glacial valleys visible just south of Dublin.
Brittany Peninsula
The jagged and rocky coastline of northwest France, including the Gulf of Morbihan if the path tracks west.
Mont Saint-Michel
On clear days, the iconic island monastery can often be spotted in the distance sitting in its vast bay.
Loire Valley Vineyards
As you descend into Tours, look for the sprawling vineyards and the first glimpses of the Loire River's sandbanks.
Sit on the right side for late afternoon flights to witness the sunset over the Atlantic horizon. Watch closely roughly 45 minutes into the flight for the silhouette of Mont Saint-Michel to the southeast.
Dublin Bay
A panoramic view of the Irish capital and the North Bull Island nature reserve shortly after departure.
St George's Channel
Expansive views of the crossing between the Irish Sea and the Celtic Sea.
Normandy Coastline
The sandy stretches of the Cotentin Peninsula and the historic D-Day landing beaches may be visible depending on the flight path.
French Patchwork Fields
The geometric beauty of the agricultural landscapes in the Orne and Sarthe departments.
Choose the left side for morning flights to avoid direct sunlight and get the best view of the Cherbourg peninsula. Keep your eyes peeled as you cross the French coast for the distinct ports of Normandy.
Distance: 829 km (515 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 23 min
Departure: DUB (53.421299, -6.27007)
Arrival: TUF (47.4322013855, 0.727605998516)
Route Type: International
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