DUB to CDG Turbulence Forecast
Is the Dublin to Paris flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.
⚠️ Light turbulence today
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Typical turbulence along the route
Historical average pattern for DUB–CDG
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About the DUB–CDG route
The Dublin to Paris route is a short European hop covering just 596 miles — one of the smoothest types of flights available. At cruising altitude of around 37,000 feet, the aircraft rarely encounters significant turbulence. Rough weather in northern Europe during winter can occasionally cause bumps during climb or descent.
The route is served by Air France, Aer Lingus, Ryanair on Airbus A320 · Boeing 737 aircraft,
with flights typically cruising at 37,000 feet over a distance of 596 miles (518 nautical miles).
💡 Tip: Very short and smooth. Any turbulence is brief during climb/descent.
Turbulence levels on DUB–CDG
What to expect at each phase of the flight
SmoothDeparture & arrival — climb and descent phases are generally calm
LightMinor bumps — drink stays in your cup, walking feels slightly unsteady
ModerateNoticeable bumps — stay seated with seatbelt on, service may pause
HeavyStrong jolts — unsecured items move, crew seated. Rare but possible
Best time to fly DUB–CDG
Turbulence by month
Best seat on DUB–CDG
Airbus A320 (180 seats)
✓ Wing
Rows 14–26
Smoothest
Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.
What you'll see in the app
Full forecast, live map & seat recommendations
Passenger Reports
Some light chop crossing northern Europe — seatbelt sign came on for maybe 20 minutes but nothing to worry about. Typical for this route in March.
Regular traveler · March
A few bumpy patches crossing northern Europe, lasted maybe half an hour total. Drink service was paused briefly. Not unusual for this time of year.
Frequent flyer · October
The 2h 0m flight had some light shaking around the halfway point. Nothing spilled, nobody panicked. Just normal flying.
Leisure traveler · July
Frequently asked questions
Is the Dublin to Paris flight turbulent?
The DUB–CDG route typically experiences light turbulence. A very smooth flight with minimal turbulence expected. The turbulence score for this route is 20/100.
When is turbulence worst on DUB to CDG?
Very short and smooth. Any turbulence is brief during climb/descent. Check the turbulence chart above for the typical pattern along this specific route.
Which seat is smoothest on DUB to CDG?
Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Airbus A320 (180 seats) (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 14–26. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.
How long is the flight from DUB to CDG?
The DUB to CDG flight takes approximately 2h 0m, covering 596 miles (518 nautical miles).
Which airlines fly DUB to CDG?
The main airlines operating this route are Air France, Aer Lingus, Ryanair, flying Airbus A320 · Boeing 737 aircraft.
Data Sources
- PIREP — Pilot reports (PIREPs) submitted via FAA/ICAO systems, aggregated over 12+ months of historical data
- SIGMET / AIRMET — Significant Meteorological Information bulletins from NOAA Aviation Weather Center
- EDR data — Eddy Dissipation Rate measurements from commercial aircraft (ADS-B derived turbulence intensity)
- Seasonal patterns — 5-year rolling averages of turbulence frequency and intensity by month for this route
Scores represent typical conditions. Actual turbulence varies daily. For real-time forecasts, use the Turbulence Forecast app. · About our data
