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MJV โ†’ DUB

Which side of the plane to sit from San Javier Airport (Murcia) to Dublin Airport (Dublin)?

Our Recommendation
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Right Side of the Plane

The right side offers a superior mix of coastal geography, including the immediate departure over the Mar Menor lagoon and the scenic French Atlantic coastline before the final approach into Dublin Bay.

Right Side Highlights
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Mar Menor Lagoon

Immediately after takeoff, see Europe's largest saltwater lagoon and the narrow strip of La Manga sandbar.

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Gironde Estuary

The massive confluence of the Garonne and Dordogne rivers near the famous Bordeaux wine regions.

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La Rochelle Coastline

Spot the historic French port city and the picturesque islands of รŽle de Rรฉ and รŽle d'Olรฉron.

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Nantes & Loire River

Watch the longest river in France meet the Atlantic Ocean near the industrial port of Saint-Nazaire.

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Dublin Bay & Howth

A classic approach view featuring the iconic Howth Head, the North Bull Island, and the Poolbeg chimneys.

The right side is highly recommended for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh western sun. Be ready with your camera immediately after takeoff from San Javier for the stunning coastal lagoon views. During the final approach into Dublin (usually Runway 28), the right side offers the most iconic views of the city harbor.

Left Side Highlights
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Spanish Meseta

View the high, arid plains of central Spain, characterized by unique red earth and agricultural patchwork.

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Bay of Biscay Crossing

A vast expanse of deep blue water where the Atlantic meets the continental shelf, often showing whitecaps.

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Brittany Peninsula

The westernmost tip of France, featuring rugged cliffs and rocky outcrops around the Ouessant area.

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Hook Head

As you enter Irish airspace, look for one of the world's oldest operational lighthouses on the Wexford coast.

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Wicklow Mountains

Lush green rolling hills and granite peaks visible during the descent into the Dublin basin.

Sit on the left side during morning flights to keep the sun behind you. This side is particularly good for spotting the remote lighthouses along the southern Irish coast as the plane transitions from sea to land.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,790 km (1,112 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 23 min

Departure: MJV (37.775001525878906, -0.8123890161514282)

Arrival: DUB (53.421299, -6.27007)

Route Type: International

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