Seeing Lyon from a plane
France's gastronomic capital sits where the Saône meets the Rhône, with a long peninsula between them. Look for the two rivers converging and the Fourvière basilica on the hill above the old town.
3 of our routes pass it. France · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Marseille to Paris: sit on the left, 23 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Marseille to Paris | Left | 23 min after takeoff |
| Nice to Amsterdam | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 27 min after takeoff |
| Paris to Rome | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 33 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Lyon from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Lyon from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Can you see Lyon at night?
Yes, by its lights. The app scores lit places at night by how bright they are.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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