Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Santorini to Paris. Left seats capture the dramatic volcanic caldera departure from Santorini, which is the most visually distinctive feature of this route. While the Paris landing is less dramatic, the takeoff view is exceptional and outweighs the landing advantage.

During takeoff from Santorini (JTR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Santorini typically departs runway 02 (northbound). Left seats face west across the caldera and Aegean Sea toward the Greek mainland, offering immediate views of the volcanic crater and surrounding islands. Right seats look inland toward Crete. Notable sights include: Santorini caldera (the massive volcanic depression directly below), Nea Kameni volcanic cone (dark island in caldera center), Thirassia island (northwest rim), Palea Kameni (smaller volcanic island).

When landing at Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Right side for the best views. CDG has three parallel runways; aircraft typically land on 26L, 26R, or 27L heading east-northeast. Right seats face north across the Seine River valley and northern Paris suburbs, showing the approach path over the Île-de-France region. Left seats face south toward Orly and the southern approach corridor. Notable sights include: Seine River (winding through the approach zone), Île-de-France agricultural plains (patchwork fields), northern Paris suburbs and urban sprawl, Roissy-en-France town (near airport).

The flight from Santorini (JTR) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Ionian Sea and central Greece, passing east of the Peloponnese and west of the Aegean islands. At cruise altitude (35,000 feet), the Pindus Mountains of central Greece are visible as a north-south ridge on the left (west) side of the flight path around the midpoint. The flight then crosses over Albania and the Balkans, with the Dinaric Alps visible as a distant mountain range. The Alps appear on the horizon as the aircraft approaches France from the southeast, with Mont Blanc potentially visible in clear conditions. The Rhône Valley becomes visible as the descent begins, with the Massif Central to the left and the Alps to the right.