CDG

When landing at Charles De Gaulle (CDG), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the typical westbound approach to runway 26L, the aircraft comes in from the east and tracks just north of Paris before turning onto final. Passengers on the left (south-facing) side get a distant but clear view of the Paris skyline — Eiffel Tower, La Défense towers, and Sacré-Cœur — silhouetted against the horizon before the plane lines up with the runway. Notable sights include: Paris skyline (Eiffel Tower, La Défense, Sacré-Cœur), Seine and Marne river bends, Villepinte exhibition center, CDG's own terminal complex as you bank onto final.

Arriving at Charles De Gaulle in Paris, passengers on the Left side enjoy views of Paris skyline (Eiffel Tower, La Défense, Sacré-Cœur), Seine and Marne river bends, Villepinte exhibition center, CDG's own terminal complex as you bank onto final. On the typical westbound approach to runway 26L, the aircraft comes in from the east and tracks just north of Paris before turning onto final. Passengers on the left (south-facing) side get a distant but clear view of the Paris skyline — Eiffel Tower, La Défense towers, and Sacré-Cœur — silhouetted against the horizon before the plane lines up with the runway.

The best window seat landing at Charles De Gaulle (CDG) depends on several factors: the approach path and runway in use, geographic features around Paris (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening arrivals often offer the best lighting.