Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Lisbon to Paris. Right side wins at takeoff for the Lisbon waterfront, but left side delivers the Paris approach spectacle which is the more dramatic and sustained view. Left also tracks the Atlantic coastline of Portugal and the Loire Valley region during cruise, making it the better overall seat for the full journey.

During takeoff from Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Lisbon's main departure runway 21 sends aircraft southwestward over the Tagus estuary. Right-side passengers get the sweeping view back over central Lisbon, the 25 de Abril Bridge, and the Cristo Rei statue across the river as the aircraft banks north. Left side faces inland toward suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: 25 de Abril Bridge over the Tagus, Cristo Rei statue on the south bank, Belém Tower and waterfront district, the wide Tagus estuary mouth opening to the Atlantic.

When landing at Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Left side for the best views. CDG typically uses northwesterly runway approaches (runway 27L/27R or 26L) with aircraft arriving from the south. Left-side seats face south and southwest, giving views over central Paris including the Seine bends, Eiffel Tower, and La Défense on the approach. Right side faces north toward flat suburban terrain. Notable sights include: Seine River bends through central Paris, Eiffel Tower, La Défense business district tower cluster, Stade de France visible near Saint-Denis.

The flight from Lisboa (LIS) to Charles De Gaulle (CDG) takes Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes.

Northern Portugal's Douro Valley and coastal hills, crossing into Spain briefly over Galicia or the Cantabrian coast depending on routing, Bay of Biscay coastline visible to the west, the Loire Valley châteaux country of central France, and the flat Beauce agricultural plain south of Paris