Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Pendik, Istanbul to Montreal. While takeoff offers brief Sea of Marmara views on the right, the landing approach into Montreal provides more sustained and dramatic scenery—the St. Lawrence River, downtown Montreal, and the Laurentian Mountains are far more visually distinctive than Istanbul's urban sprawl and water views.

During takeoff from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Sea of Marmara and the Asian side of Istanbul's sprawling urban landscape during the initial climb-out. The airport sits on the eastern shore, so rightward banking reveals water and coastal development immediately after departure. Notable sights include: Sea of Marmara, Istanbul urban sprawl (Pendik and Kartal districts), Bosphorus strait (distant), Asian Anatolian plateau.

When landing at St Hubert (YHU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the St. Lawrence River, Montreal's downtown core, and the Laurentian Mountains to the north during descent into St-Hubert. The approach path from the northeast means leftward views capture the river valley and surrounding terrain. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Montreal downtown skyline, Laurentian Mountains (north), Île Perrot and island geography.

The flight from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to St Hubert (YHU) takes 9h 15m.

The flight crosses the Atlantic Ocean for approximately 6 hours over open water with no significant landmarks. The route typically passes south of Greenland and over the Canadian Arctic Archipelago (Baffin Island visible on some routes), then descends over the Canadian Shield and boreal forest of Quebec before reaching the St. Lawrence River valley.