Milan to Paris flight path: LIN to CDG

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Milan to Paris. The left side wins at takeoff for the Milan and Alps views, but the right side delivers the more dramatic payoff on landing with the Paris skyline and Seine river visible on descent. For the full flight, right side passengers also get views of the Jura mountains and Burgundy countryside during cruise.

During takeoff from Linate (LIN), sit on the Left side for the best views. Linate's primary runway 36 (northbound departure) puts the left side facing west toward Milan's city center and the Po Valley. You get a clear view of central Milan's urban grid and, on clear days, the snow-capped Alps rising beyond the city to the northwest. Notable sights include: Milan city center and Duomo district, Po Valley flatlands, Alps foothills to the northwest, Navigli canal network southwest of the city.

When landing at Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Right side for the best views. CDG's most common landing approach is on runways 27L/27R (westbound), meaning the aircraft approaches from the east. The right side faces south toward Paris, giving a clear view of the city skyline, the Seine river bends, and the Eiffel Tower area as you descend over the northeastern suburbs. Notable sights include: Paris city center and Seine river bends, Eiffel Tower district to the south, Stade de France in Saint-Denis below the flight path, northeastern Paris suburban sprawl.

The flight from Linate (LIN) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes.

The route crosses the Jura Mountains along the French-Swiss border (visible as a distinct ridgeline), then tracks northwest over the Burgundy plateau and the rolling hills of Champagne. The Saône and upper Seine river valleys are visible on clear days during cruise descent. No major water bodies are crossed.