Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Montreal to Pendik, Istanbul. Right-side seats capture the most dramatic scenery at departure (St. Lawrence River and Laurentian Mountains). While left-side seats offer the Sea of Marmara at landing, the takeoff views are more visually distinctive and sustained. Right seats provide better overall value for this transatlantic route.

During takeoff from Montreal International Dorval (YUL), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the St. Lawrence River and the Laurentian Mountains to the north as the aircraft climbs northeast. The river's distinctive curves and the forested ridge line of the Laurentians are visible within the first 10-15 minutes of flight. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River (flowing east), Laurentian Mountains (northern horizon), Montreal urban sprawl (receding southwest), Île Perrot (visible in river bend to the west).

When landing at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Sea of Marmara and the Asian coastline as the aircraft descends toward Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen. The water body and the Anatolian landscape with visible settlements are prominent during the final approach from the northwest. Notable sights include: Sea of Marmara (large water body to the west), Anatolian plateau (rolling terrain with sparse vegetation), Istanbul's eastern suburbs (urban sprawl along coast), Bosphorus strait entrance (narrow water passage visible to the northwest).

The flight from Montreal International Dorval (YUL) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) takes Approximately 9.5 to 10.5 hours.

The flight path crosses the Atlantic Ocean with no major landmarks visible for roughly 6-7 hours. As the aircraft approaches Europe, the southern coast of Ireland or northern coast of the United Kingdom may be visible depending on exact routing. Over continental Europe, the Alps are occasionally visible to the south if the aircraft passes near that latitude. The flight then crosses central Europe (Hungary, Romania region) before descending toward Istanbul, where the Balkans and Anatolian plateau become prominent in the final 1-2 hours.