When is the London to Dublin route most turbulent?

Check the monthly chart for exact patterns. Transatlantic and mountain routes are typically roughest in winter (Dec–Mar). Tropical routes peak during monsoon season.

LHR to DUB Turbulence Forecast

Q: Is the London to Dublin flight turbulent?

The LHR–DUB route typically experiences smooth turbulence. Light turbulence may occur — mostly smooth with occasional bumps.

Q: Which seat is smoothest on LHR to DUB?

Wing seats are smoothest. On a Airbus A320 · Airbus A319, that's rows 12–20. Avoid the rear of the aircraft.

Q: How long is the flight from LHR to DUB?

The LHR to DUB flight takes approximately 1h 20m, covering 280 miles at 25,000 feet.

Is the London to Dublin flight turbulent? Live forecast & historical patterns.

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DUB

London · Dublin · 1h 20m

Turb Score

1h 20m

Duration

243 nm

Distance

25,000 ft

Cruise Alt.

Smooth

Typical

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Typical turbulence along the route

Historical average pattern for LHR–DUB

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About the LHR–DUB route

The London to Dublin route is a short European hop covering just 280 miles — one of the smoothest types of flights available. At cruising altitude of around 25,000 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 Aer Lingus, British Airways on Airbus A320 · Airbus A319 aircraft, with flights typically cruising at 25,000 feet over a distance of 280 miles (243 nautical miles).

💡 Tip: Very short and smooth. Any turbulence is brief during climb/descent.

London to Dublin Flight Time

How long is the flight from LHR to DUB?

1h 20m

Flight Time

280 mi

Distance

25,000 ft

Cruising Altitude

Airbus A320

Aircraft

The London (LHR) to Dublin (DUB) flight takes approximately 1h 20m, covering 280 miles (243 nautical miles) at 25,000 feet. The route is operated by Aer Lingus, British Airways. Actual flight time may vary by 10–20 minutes depending on wind conditions and routing.

Turbulence levels on LHR–DUB

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

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Turbulence by month

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Best seat on LHR–DUB

Airbus A320

Front

Rows 1–11

Light

✓ Wing

Rows 12–20

Smoothest

Rear

Rows 21+

Rougher

Wing seats are over the center of gravity — least affected by turbulence.

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Passenger Reports

Totally smooth April flight. The seatbelt sign came on once briefly over the channel but nothing actually happened. Great trip.

Leisure traveler · April

Did London to Dublin last June and it was genuinely one of the smoothest long-haul flights I've had. Barely any movement the whole way.

Frequent flyer · June

Fly this route pretty regularly for work. Most of the time it's smooth — January was completely fine, not a bump worth mentioning.

Business traveler · January

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Frequently asked questions

Is the London to Dublin flight turbulent?

The LHR–DUB route typically experiences smooth turbulence. Light turbulence may occur — mostly smooth with occasional bumps. The turbulence score for this route is 30/100.

When is turbulence worst on LHR to DUB?

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 LHR to DUB?

Wing seats are always the smoothest. On a Airbus A320 (the most common aircraft on this route), that's rows 12–20. Avoid the very rear of the aircraft — it amplifies turbulence motion.

How long is the flight from LHR to DUB?

The LHR to DUB flight takes approximately 1h 20m, covering 280 miles (243 nautical miles).

Which airlines fly LHR to DUB?

The main airlines operating this route are Aer Lingus, British Airways, flying Airbus A320 · Airbus A319 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

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