About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Peretola (FLR) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Firenze to Paris. The right side delivers the most dramatic and memorable moment of the flight — the climb out over Florence with the Duomo, Arno valley, and Apennine foothills all visible in one sweep. The landing views on the left at CDG are worthwhile but the flat Île-de-France terrain is less visually striking than Tuscany.
What can I see during takeoff from Peretola in Firenze?
During takeoff from Peretola (FLR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Peretola's runway 05/23 means departures typically head northwest or southeast. On a northbound departure to CDG, aircraft often climb out heading roughly northwest, putting the Arno valley and Florence's historic center off the right side. The Apennine hills rise immediately to the right (northeast) of the airport, giving a strong sense of terrain. Notable sights include: Florence historic center and Duomo dome, Arno River valley, Apennine foothills northeast of the city, Fiesole hill town.
What can I see when landing at Charles De Gaulle in Paris?
When landing at Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Left side for the best views. CDG's primary arrival runways for traffic from the south are typically 27L/27R (westward landings) or 09L/09R depending on wind. On a southerly approach to CDG heading northwest or west, the left side faces south toward Paris, giving views of the Seine, the city's northern suburbs, and on clear days the distant Eiffel Tower area. The right side faces north over flat Île-de-France farmland with little of interest. Notable sights include: Seine River bends south of CDG, Paris northern suburbs sprawl, La Défense business district towers (distant, clear days), Île-de-France agricultural plain patchwork.
How long is the flight from Firenze to Paris?
The flight from Peretola (FLR) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours.
What does the Firenze to Paris flight path pass over?
After clearing the Apennines, the flight crosses the Po Valley (flat, heavily farmed, often hazy), then the Alps appear on the right horizon as the route curves northwest — Mont Blanc massif is visible on clear days to the right. Crossing into France, the Jura plateau and Burgundy's rolling agricultural landscape pass below before the flat Paris basin comes into view on descent.