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

Our Recommendation
8.5

Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers superior views of the Liverpool skyline, the northern coast of Anglesey, and the most iconic approach into Dublin featuring the city center and the Poolbeg Chimneys.

Right Side Highlights
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Liverpool Skyline

A stunning view of the Pier Head, the Three Graces, and the historic Liverpool docks shortly after takeoff.

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Seaforth Dock

A bird's-eye view of one of the UK's largest container ports and the massive wind turbines in the Mersey estuary.

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Anglesey Island

Excellent views of the northern tip of Wales, including Point Lynas and the rugged coastline of the Irish Sea.

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Dublin Port

See the iconic red and white Poolbeg Chimneys and the busy ferry traffic entering the mouth of the River Liffey.

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Dublin City Center

If landing on Runway 28, this side provides a perfect panorama of O'Connell Street, Croke Park, and the city grid.

This is the 'urban' side. Choose a window seat forward of the wing to avoid engine heat haze. On clear days, you may even spot the Isle of Man to the north. For evening flights, this side catches the sunset over the Irish Sea.

Left Side Highlights
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Snowdonia National Park

Distant but impressive views of the rugged mountain peaks in North Wales including Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon).

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Llandudno and Great Orme

Clear sight of the Victorian seaside resort and the prominent limestone headland jutting into the sea.

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Cardigan Bay

Expansive views of the Welsh coastline curving southward as the aircraft crosses the Irish Sea.

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Wicklow Mountains

Rolling green highlands visible to the south during the final descent into Dublin Airport.

Sit on the left if you want to catch the afternoon sun illuminating the Welsh coastline. It is also the better side for seeing the Dublin coastline stretch south toward Bray and Greystones if the aircraft approaches from the south.

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Route Information

Distance: 265 km (165 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 27 min

Departure: MAN (53.35369873046875, -2.2749500274658203)

Arrival: DUB (53.421299, -6.27007)

Route Type: International

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