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LIG → LYS
Which side of the plane to sit from Limoges Airport (Limoges) to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (Lyon)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a spectacular vantage point over the dormant volcanic chains of the Massif Central and distant views of the French Alps during the descent.
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Chaîne des Puys
The UNESCO-listed chain of over 80 dormant volcanic craters, including the iconic Puy de Dôme.
Puy de Sancy
The highest peak in the Massif Central, often snow-capped during late autumn and winter months.
Clermont-Ferrand
A clear view of the city and its unique black volcanic stone cathedral nestled at the foot of the mountains.
Alps Panorama
On clear days, the distant snow-capped peaks of the French Alps and Mont Blanc appear on the horizon.
Lyon Cityscape
As the plane turns for landing at LYS, you may catch a glimpse of the Fourvière hill and the Rhone-Saone confluence.
The right side is the 'geological' side of the plane. Approximately 20-25 minutes into the flight, look out for the dramatic volcanic cones. For the best photography of the Alps in the distance, late afternoon flights offer the most dramatic lighting as the sun sets behind the aircraft.
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Limoges Suburbs
View of the Vienne river and the outskirts of the historic 'Porcelain City' shortly after takeoff.
Millevaches Regional Park
Expansive green plateaus and dense forests of the Limousin region stretching toward the north.
Allier River Valley
The winding path of the Allier river as it flows through the fertile plains towards Vichy.
Beaujolais Vineyards
Neat rows of vineyards on the rolling hills north of Lyon during the final approach phase.
Sit on the left for softer morning light and to avoid the direct glare of the sun when flying east-southeast. This side is better for observing the transition from the Limousin plateaus to the flatter plains of the Allier.
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Get eSIMs for FranceDistance: 303 km (188 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 30 min
Departure: LIG (45.86280059814453, 1.1794400215148926)
Arrival: LYS (45.725556, 5.081111)
Route Type: Domestic
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