Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Paris to Santorini. Right side scores higher due to Santorini's extraordinary volcanic landscape and caldera approach, which is visually dramatic and geographically unique. While Paris offers better takeoff scenery, the landing at Santorini—one of Europe's most distinctive geological features—outweighs the departure advantage. The Aegean crossing, though ocean-dominated, culminates in a world-class scenic arrival.

During takeoff from Orly (ORY), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side captures Paris's urban sprawl and the Seine's meanders during climb-out from Orly, offering immediate landmark density. Right side shows flat Île-de-France farmland with minimal visual interest during departure. Notable sights include: Seine River loops, Paris metropolitan area, Versailles region, Fontainebleau Forest edge.

When landing at Santorini (JTR), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side reveals Santorini's dramatic volcanic caldera, steep cliffs, and the Aegean archipelago during approach. Left side shows open Aegean Sea with minimal features until the final descent into the island. Notable sights include: Santorini caldera and cliff faces, Nea Kameni volcanic cone, Palea Kameni island, Cycladic islands (Ios, Naxos visible on horizon).

The flight from Orly (ORY) to Santorini (JTR) takes 3h 45m.

Alps (Mont Blanc massif visible from cruise altitude on left side around 1h 30m into flight), Lake Geneva region, Rhône Valley, Mediterranean coast near Provence, Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Menorca visible on right side during descent phase), Tyrrhenian Sea, Italian mainland coast (Tuscany region), Adriatic approaches, Greek mainland (Peloponnese), Ionian Islands (Cephalonia, Zakynthos on left side during final descent), Aegean island chains (Cyclades archipelago becomes prominent 30 minutes before landing)