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Best window seat at Orly

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Pick the window seat with the view. 13,500 routes answered — landmarks, coastlines and cities, wing by wing.

Taking offLEFT

Seine River meanders, Bois de Vincennes, Château de Vincennes

LandingLEFT

Seine River, Central Paris skyline, Sacré-Cœur Basilica (white dome

🛫 Taking Off from Paris (ORY)

Best sideLeft
WhyRunway 06 departs toward the northeast, placing the Seine River and central Paris landmarks on your left side during initial climb. The left side also offers views of the Bois de Vincennes and the eastern suburbs as you gain altitude.
Look forSeine River meanders, Bois de Vincennes (large forested area southeast of Paris), Château de Vincennes (visible as a small fortified structure within the forest), eastern Paris urban sprawl extending toward Marne-la-Vallée

🛬 Landing at Paris (ORY)

Best sideLeft
WhyLanding on runway 25 (southwest heading) means the aircraft approaches from the northeast. The left side faces northwest toward central Paris, including the Seine's meanders, the Île de France urban sprawl, and occasional glimpses of Notre-Dame and Sacré-Cœur on clear days. The right side faces the less developed southeastern suburbs and industrial areas.
Look forSeine River (multiple loops visible), Central Paris skyline (distant), Sacré-Cœur Basilica (white dome, far horizon on clear days), Bois de Vincennes (large green space to the right/southeast)

Orly is Paris's second airport, with a mix of older and newer terminals (consolidated into Orly 1-2-3, Orly 3, and Orly 4) that have been undergoing renovation. It handles a large share of low-cost and domestic traffic, with Air France and Transavia France as major operators.

⛰️ Elevation292 ft
🛫 Runways3 (06/24, 07/25, 02/20)
✈️ HubAir France, Transavia France, Vueling, easyJet
📍 NearbyCDG 21 miBVA 52 miXCR 85 mi

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Which side of the plane has the best views at Orly (ORY)?

At Orly in Paris: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Seine River meanders, Bois de Vincennes (large forested area southeast of Paris), Château de Vincennes (visible as a small fortified structure within the forest), eastern Paris urban sprawl extending toward Marne-la-Vallée.

What can I see during takeoff from Orly in Paris?

When taking off from Orly (ORY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Runway 06 departs toward the northeast, placing the Seine River and central Paris landmarks on your left side during initial climb. The left side also offers views of the Bois de Vincennes and the eastern suburbs as you gain altitude. Notable sights include: Seine River meanders, Bois de Vincennes (large forested area southeast of Paris), Château de Vincennes (visible as a small fortified structure within the forest), eastern Paris urban sprawl extending toward Marne-la-Vallée.

What can I see when landing at Orly in Paris?

When landing at Orly (ORY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Landing on runway 25 (southwest heading) means the aircraft approaches from the northeast. The left side faces northwest toward central Paris, including the Seine's meanders, the Île de France urban sprawl, and occasional glimpses of Notre-Dame and Sacré-Cœur on clear days. The right side faces the less developed southeastern suburbs and industrial areas. Notable sights include: Seine River (multiple loops visible), Central Paris skyline (distant), Sacré-Cœur Basilica (white dome, far horizon on clear days), Bois de Vincennes (large green space to the right/southeast).

What factors affect the best window seat at Orly?

The best window seat at Orly (ORY) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Paris (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.