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PIK → DUB
Which side of the plane to sit from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (Prestwick) to Dublin Airport (Dublin)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior sequence of coastal transitions, featuring the Galloway Hills of Scotland, the cityscape of Belfast, and the iconic Mourne Mountains of Ireland.
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Ayrshire Coastline
Aerial views of the South Ayrshire beaches and the rolling greens of the Royal Troon golf course immediately after takeoff.
Galloway Forest Park
The rugged, dark peaks of the Southern Uplands and the expansive Loch Doon visible as you head south over Scotland.
Belfast Lough
The industrial docks and the Harland & Wolff cranes of Belfast, where the Titanic was built, as you cross into Irish airspace.
Mourne Mountains
Dramatic granite peaks, including Slieve Donard, which sweep down directly into the Irish Sea near Newcastle.
Carlingford Lough
A stunning glacial fjord that serves as the natural border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Sit on the left for morning flights to keep the sun behind you for better photos of the Irish coast. Watch for the Mourne Mountains roughly 25 minutes into the flight; they are the most dramatic landmark on this route. During winter, these peaks are often capped with snow, providing excellent contrast.
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Isle of Arran
The 'Sleeping Warrior' mountain silhouette across the Firth of Clyde, visible shortly after departing Prestwick.
Ailsa Craig
A massive, uninhabited volcanic plug in the middle of the sea, famous for its gannet colony and curling stone granite.
Mull of Kintyre
The southern tip of the Kintyre Peninsula, often shrouded in the 'mist' made famous by Paul McCartney.
Strangford Lough
The largest inlet in the British Isles, dotted with small islands called drumlins, providing a unique textured landscape.
Dublin City North
The suburban sprawl of Swords and the northern reaches of Dublin city during the final descent into DUB.
The right side is ideal for spotting 'Paddy's Milestone' (Ailsa Craig) early in the flight. On clear days, you may even see the distant Paps of Jura to the north. Evening flights on this side offer beautiful sunsets over the Irish midlands during the approach into Dublin.
Book Hotels in DublinDistance: 256 km (159 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 26 min
Departure: PIK (55.5093994140625, -4.586669921875)
Arrival: DUB (53.421299, -6.27007)
Route Type: International
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