About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Salzburg (SZG)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Salzburg. The left side misses the Paris departure views but picks up the Rhine plain crossing near Strasbourg, the Black Forest ridgeline in Germany, Lake Constance (Bodensee) if the routing goes slightly south, and then delivers the spectacular Alpine approach into Salzburg. The landing sequence on the left is simply one of the most dramatic in central Europe.
What can I see during takeoff from Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
During takeoff from Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Right side for the best views. CDG typically departs eastward on runways 09L/09R or 08R, meaning the right side faces south toward Paris city center. You get a clear view of the Seine river bends, the Eiffel Tower area, and the dense urban grid of central Paris during climb-out before the aircraft turns southeast toward Alsace. Notable sights include: Seine river meanders through Paris, Eiffel Tower and Champ de Mars district, Bois de Vincennes forest edge, Marne river valley.
What can I see when landing at Salzburg in Salzburg?
When landing at Salzburg (SZG), sit on the Left side for the best views. SZG runway 33 is the primary arrival direction, meaning aircraft approach from the south-southeast over the Alps and touch down heading northwest. The left side faces east and south directly into the Berchtesgaden Alps, the Untersberg massif, and the Salzach river valley — the most dramatic scenery of the approach. Notable sights include: Untersberg massif (1,972m), Salzach river valley, Berchtesgaden Alps to the southeast, Salzburg old town and fortress Hohensalzburg.
How long is the flight from Paris to Salzburg?
The flight from Charles De Gaulle (CDG) to Salzburg (SZG) takes Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes.
What does the Paris to Salzburg flight path pass over?
The flight tracks southeast from Paris across Champagne's flat agricultural plains, crosses the Rhine near Strasbourg with the Vosges mountains visible to the south, then passes over the Black Forest highlands of Baden-Württemberg, before picking up the northern edge of the Alps near Lake Constance or the Bavarian foothills, and descending into the Salzach valley through the Northern Limestone Alps.