Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Milano to Montreal. The right side scores higher due to superior landing scenery: the Laurentian Mountains, Ottawa River, and St. Lawrence River system provide dramatic topographic variety and recognizable landmarks during descent. While the left side offers a scenic Milan departure with Alpine views, the transatlantic cruise (5+ hours of open Atlantic Ocean) dominates the left side's experience, capping its score. The right side's approach compensates with strong visual interest, making it the better overall choice.

During takeoff from Malpensa (MXP), sit on the Left side for the best views. Milan's urban sprawl and the southern Alpine foothills provide immediate visual interest during climb-out. The left side captures the Po River valley and the beginning of the Alpine chain to the north. Notable sights include: Milan city center and suburbs, Po River valley, southern Alps (Monte Rosa massif on distant horizon), Ticino River confluence.

When landing at Montreal International Mirabel (YMX), sit on the Right side for the best views. The approach to Montreal Mirabel from the east offers views of the Laurentian Mountains, the Ottawa River, and the St. Lawrence River system. The right side captures the dramatic transition from boreal forest to the river valleys and urban development around Montreal. Notable sights include: Laurentian Mountains (Laurentides), Ottawa River, St. Lawrence River, Montreal urban area and surrounding Québec landscape.

The flight from Malpensa (MXP) to Montreal International Mirabel (YMX) takes 8h 15m.

North Atlantic Ocean (5+ hours of open water with no visible landmarks), Greenland ice sheet and Davis Strait (if visible during daylight on northerly routing), Labrador coast and Hudson Strait approach (eastern Canadian Arctic archipelago on far northern routes)