About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Lisboa (LIS)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Lisbon. While the left side wins at takeoff for Paris views, the right side delivers more consistently across the full flight — the Bay of Biscay coastline of northern Spain, the Portuguese coast approaching Lisbon, and the spectacular Tagus estuary on arrival. The Lisbon approach on the right is one of the most visually rewarding arrivals in Western Europe.
What can I see during takeoff from Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
During takeoff from Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Left side for the best views. CDG typically departs westbound on runways 26L/26R or southwestbound on 27L/27R, meaning the left side faces south toward Paris. You get a clear view of the city center, the Seine river bends, and the Eiffel Tower district as the aircraft climbs out and banks southwest toward Iberia. Notable sights include: Paris city center and Seine river bends, Eiffel Tower area (La Tour Eiffel visible as a thin spire), Bois de Boulogne forest, Versailles palace grounds to the southwest.
What can I see when landing at Lisboa in Lisbon?
When landing at Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Lisbon's Humberto Delgado Airport typically lands on runway 03 (northbound) or 21 (southbound). On the common runway 21 approach from the north, the right side faces west toward the Tagus estuary and the Atlantic coast. You get the wide mouth of the Rio Tejo, the 25 de Abril Bridge, and the Atlantic coastline on final approach. Notable sights include: Rio Tejo (Tagus) estuary and its wide mouth, 25 de Abril suspension bridge, Atlantic coastline at Cascais and Estoril, Cristo Rei statue on the south bank.
How long is the flight from Paris to Lisbon?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Lisboa (LIS) takes Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes.
What does the Paris to Lisbon flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southwest over the Loire Valley in central France, then crosses the Pyrenees mountain range (visible as a clear east-west ridgeline), continues over the Meseta Central plateau of Spain (flat, arid, brown tableland), passes north of Madrid, then descends over the rolling terrain of Extremadura and into Portugal crossing the Serra de São Mamede hills before reaching the Tagus plain and Lisbon.