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

Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The Left Side is the winner primarily for the spectacular transit over the Western Alps, providing a direct view of Mont Blanc and the high peaks, followed by a scenic crossing of the Welsh mountains.

Left Side Highlights
8.5
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Tuscan Archipelago

Aerial views of the islands of Elba and Capraia shortly after climbing out from Pisa.

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The Western Alps

Dramatic, close-up views of Mont Blanc and the Aosta Valley as the plane heads North-West.

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Loire Valley

The winding Loire River and the dense concentration of historic French chateaux in central France.

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Snowdonia National Park

The rugged, glaciated peaks of North Wales before the final crossing of the Irish Sea.

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Howth Head

The rocky peninsula marking the northern edge of Dublin Bay during the final approach.

For morning flights, the left side provides excellent lighting for the Alps without direct sun glare. If the flight lands on Runway 28 (common for Dublin), the left side offers the best views of the coastline and the North Dublin suburbs. Keep an eye out about 25-35 minutes after takeoff for the most dramatic mountain peaks.

Right Side Highlights
8.1
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Cinque Terre

The colorful, iconic coastal villages along the rugged Ligurian coastline of Italy.

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Lake Geneva

The vast crescent-shaped lake spanning the border between France and Switzerland.

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Paris Cityscape

On clear days, the dense urban layout of Paris and the Eiffel Tower may be visible to the north.

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English Channel

Watching the heavy maritime traffic in one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.

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Wicklow Mountains

The rolling 'Garden of Ireland' hills visible to the south during the descent into Dublin.

The right side is ideal for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh southern sun. It offers a broader view of the French plains and the English Channel. During the descent, if the plane turns south of the city, the right side provides a beautiful panorama of the Dublin mountains and the city center sprawl.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,629 km (1,012 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 10 min

Departure: PSA (43.683899, 10.3927)

Arrival: DUB (53.421299, -6.27007)

Route Type: International

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