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

Our Recommendation
7.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers superior views of the Irish coastline upon departure and the unique chain of Frisian Islands along the Dutch and German coasts during the mid-flight phase.

Left Side Highlights
7.8
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Howth Head & Dublin Bay

A stunning view of the rugged peninsula and the Irish Sea immediately after takeoff.

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Peak District National Park

Rolling hills and moorlands visible as the flight traverses Northern England.

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West Frisian Islands

A beautiful string of islands and sandbars along the Netherlands coastline.

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Hamburg & Elbe River

The massive port infrastructure and the winding Elbe river in Northern Germany.

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Poznań

View of one of Poland's oldest and most vibrant cities during the initial descent.

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Vistula River Bend

The dramatic curves of Poland's longest river as the plane nears Modlin.

For morning flights, the left side is preferable to avoid direct sunlight and glare. Keep your camera ready about 45-60 minutes into the flight to capture the Frisian Islands. In winter, look for the contrast of snow-dusted German plains against the dark North Sea.

Right Side Highlights
7.2
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Dublin City & Wicklow

Panoramic views of the capital and the mountains to the south if departing on runway 10.

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Northwest England

The urban sprawl of Liverpool and Manchester visible across the Irish Sea.

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IJsselmeer

The vast inland bay in the Netherlands created by the Afsluitdijk dam.

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Teutoburg Forest

Dense ridges of forested hills spanning across the German states.

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Polish Heartland

The geometric patterns of the Masovian agricultural plains approaching Warsaw.

The right side is perfect for late afternoon or evening flights to experience a sunset over the wings. Look out shortly after takeoff for the Wicklow Mountains if the flight path tracks south. During descent into WMI, this side often sees the Kampinos National Park forest region.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,797 km (1,117 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 24 min

Departure: DUB (53.421299, -6.27007)

Arrival: WMI (52.451099, 20.6518)

Route Type: International

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