Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Malta. While takeoff favors the right, the landing approach provides more dramatic and distinctive scenery. Malta's rocky limestone terrain, Grand Harbour, and Mediterranean coastline are visually striking and geographically unique. The left side captures the most memorable portion of this route.

During takeoff from Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Seine River winding through Paris and the surrounding Île-de-France plains. You'll see the city's urban sprawl spreading southeastward, with occasional glimpses of forested areas as you climb. Notable sights include: Seine River, Paris urban area, Fontainebleau Forest (distant, southeast), Île-de-France agricultural plains.

When landing at Luqa (MLA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views of Malta's distinctive geography during descent. You'll see the island's rocky limestone terrain, the Grand Harbour at Valletta, and the surrounding Mediterranean Sea with its characteristic deep blue color. Notable sights include: Grand Harbour (Valletta), Malta's limestone cliffs and rocky coastline, Mediterranean Sea, Comino Island (smaller, to the north).

The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Luqa (MLA) takes Approximately 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours.

During cruise over the Mediterranean, you'll pass over the Tyrrhenian Sea between mainland Italy and Sicily. The Alps and Apennines remain visible to the north on clear days. The flight path typically crosses over southern Italy or Sicily's northern coast, where you may see Mount Etna (Sicily) as a distant peak. The transition from European mainland to Mediterranean island geography is gradual but noticeable as you move south and east toward Malta.