Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Montreal to Athens. While the takeoff offers good views of the St. Lawrence and Laurentians, the landing approach into Athens provides more dramatic and varied scenery—the Saronic Gulf, Hymettus Mountains, and the sprawling Mediterranean city create a more visually compelling final descent. Right seats capture this better.

During takeoff from Montreal International Dorval (YUL), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats offer views of the St. Lawrence River and the Laurentian Mountains as the aircraft climbs northeastward out of Montreal. The river's distinctive curves and the forested ridge of the Laurentians provide clear visual reference points during the initial climb. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Laurentian Mountains, Montreal urban sprawl, Île-Perrot.

When landing at Athens International Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats provide views of the Attica region's distinctive geography during descent into Athens. The Saronic Gulf, Hymettus Mountains, and the urban sprawl of Athens and Piraeus are all visible on the right side as the aircraft approaches from the northwest. Notable sights include: Saronic Gulf, Hymettus Mountains, Athens metropolitan area, Piraeus port.

The flight from Montreal International Dorval (YUL) to Athens International Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) takes Approximately 9.5 to 10.5 hours.

The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean (minimal visual interest), then passes over the British Isles and continental Europe. Notable features include the Alps (visible from cruising altitude as a snow-capped ridge if flying a southern route), the Balkans, and the Adriatic Sea. The aircraft typically crosses over southern Italy or the Ionian Sea before reaching Greece. The Apennine Mountains and Balkans provide the most distinctive terrain during the transatlantic and European portions of the flight.