Seeing Puy de Dôme from a plane
The tallest of the Chaine des Puys, a line of about 80 young volcanic cones in the Massif Central and a UNESCO site. Look for the summit antenna and the row of rounded, wooded cones marching north and south.
2 of our routes pass it. France · rated 6 of 10
The easy pick
Amsterdam to Barcelona: sit on the left, 50 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam to Barcelona | Left the other side is usually better on this route | 50 min after takeoff |
| London to Nice | Right the other side is usually better on this route | 52 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 Puy de Dôme from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (1 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Puy de Dôme from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
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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