At Montreal International Dorval in Montreal: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: St. Lawrence River (visible as a broad waterway to the north), Laurentian Mountains (distant ridge on the horizon to the northwest), Lake of Two Mountains (visible to the west during westbound departures), Montreal urban sprawl (directly below and to the south).

When taking off from Montreal International Dorval (YUL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Montreal's primary runways (06L/24R and 06R/24L) typically see eastbound departures climbing northeast or westbound departures climbing southwest. A left-side seat offers the best views of the St. Lawrence River valley and the Laurentian Mountains during initial climb, which dominate the geography north and west of the airport. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River (visible as a broad waterway to the north), Laurentian Mountains (distant ridge on the horizon to the northwest), Lake of Two Mountains (visible to the west during westbound departures), Montreal urban sprawl (directly below and to the south).

When landing at Montreal International Dorval (YUL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Montreal-Trudeau typically uses runways 06L/24R and 06R/24L, with westbound approaches (landing on 24) being common. From the right side during a westbound final approach, you'll see the St. Lawrence River and the city's downtown core spread across your view. The left side during these approaches faces the suburban areas north of the airport with less dramatic geography. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River (Fleuve Saint-Laurent), Montreal downtown skyline, Île Sainte-Hélène, Mount Royal in the distance.

The best window seat at Montreal International Dorval (YUL) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Montreal (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.