Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Montreal to Lisbon. Right-side seats capture the more dramatic geography on departure (Laurentian Mountains and St. Lawrence River system). While landing favors the left for Lisbon's estuary and bridge, the departure views are more consistently striking and the flight path generally tracks eastward across the Atlantic, making the right side more favorable for mid-flight ocean and European coastal views as you approach.

During takeoff from Montreal International Dorval (YUL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Montreal typically departs westbound (Runway 06L/06R or 24L/24R depending on wind). Right-side seats offer views of the St. Lawrence River valley and the Laurentian Mountains to the north as you climb out. Left side faces inland toward less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River (flowing southeast below), Laurentian Mountains (northern horizon), Montreal urban sprawl (directly below during initial climb), Île-Perrot (visible in river to the west).

When landing at Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Lisbon typically lands on Runway 03 (northeast approach) or Runway 21 (southwest approach). A left-side seat on a standard northeast approach descent offers views of the Tagus River estuary, the city's distinctive hills, and the Atlantic coastline. The river's wide mouth and bridge structures are particularly striking. Notable sights include: Tagus River estuary (wide, muddy-brown waterway), 25 de Abril Bridge (iconic red suspension bridge), Lisbon's historic hills and Alfama district (terracotta rooftops), Atlantic Ocean (western horizon).

The flight from Montreal International Dorval (YUL) to Lisboa (LIS) takes Approximately 7 hours 15 minutes.

The flight crosses the Atlantic at roughly 35,000 feet. Notable features include: the Grand Banks southeast of Newfoundland (visible as a subtle color change in ocean water around 6 hours into flight), the Mid-Atlantic Ridge (not visually apparent at cruise altitude), and the approach to the European continental shelf west of Ireland and Portugal. Greenland's southern tip may be visible on the northern horizon during early climb-out if weather permits. The Azores archipelago sits south of the typical great-circle route but may be visible on the southern horizon during the final 2 hours of descent toward Lisbon.