Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Montreal to Amsterdam. The right side wins overall because the mid-Atlantic and European approach scenery is more sustained and dramatic. Over the ocean the right side faces south toward the Azores latitude, and on approach to AMS the right seat delivers the full Dutch coastal panorama — the North Sea, the polders, and Amsterdam — which is one of the most visually distinctive arrival sequences in Europe. Montreal's departure views are excellent on the left, but the right side's advantage on landing tips the balance.

During takeoff from Montreal International Dorval (YUL), sit on the Left side for the best views. YUL's primary departure runway 24L sends aircraft heading southwest before turning northeast toward the Atlantic. A left-side seat captures Montreal island, the St. Lawrence River, and the city grid as the aircraft banks north. You get a clear look at the downtown core and the distinctive shape of Île de Montréal surrounded by water. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River and Île de Montréal, Mount Royal and downtown Montreal skyline, Pont Champlain and Pont Jacques-Cartier bridges, Longueuil and South Shore suburbs.

When landing at Schiphol (AMS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Schiphol's most common arrival approach from the west on runway 18R or 27 brings aircraft in over the North Sea coast and then across the Dutch polder landscape. A right-side seat on final approach gives you the North Sea coastline, the Haarlem lake district, and the flat green polder fields with their characteristic canal grids. The city of Amsterdam appears to the right as you descend. Notable sights include: North Sea coastline and beach barrier islands, Haarlemmermeerpolder flat agricultural grid, Amsterdam city and canal ring visible to the northeast, Westeinderplassen lake system south of Schiphol.

The flight from Montreal International Dorval (YUL) to Schiphol (AMS) takes Approximately 7 hours 30 minutes to 8 hours.

The route tracks northeast over Quebec's Laurentian highlands, then crosses Newfoundland or Labrador before heading out over the North Atlantic. The southern tip of Greenland may be visible on the horizon in clear conditions. The route then crosses Ireland or Scotland before descending over the North Sea toward the Netherlands. Mid-flight passengers may see the rugged Newfoundland coastline, sea ice or icebergs near the Labrador Sea in spring, and the green patchwork of Ireland or northern England on descent.