Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Athens. While left offers excellent takeoff views of Lake Ontario and Toronto, right seats dominate the landing experience with dramatic Attica mountain scenery and the approach into Athens. The landing views are more visually distinctive and geographically significant for this route.

During takeoff from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left seats face northwest on departure, capturing Lake Ontario's expanse and the Toronto waterfront. You'll see the city grid and harbor before banking over the lake toward the Atlantic corridor. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario (immediate foreground), Toronto downtown skyline and CN Tower (south), Scarborough Bluffs (east shoreline), Greater Toronto Area sprawl extending north.

When landing at Athens International Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right seats provide the best approach views into Athens. You'll see the Saronic Gulf, the Attica Peninsula's mountainous spine, and the city nestled between Mount Hymettus and Mount Penteli as you descend toward the airport on the eastern side. Notable sights include: Saronic Gulf (west and southwest), Mount Hymettus (south, brown rocky ridge), Mount Penteli (north, forested peaks), Athens urban sprawl in the Attica Basin.

The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Athens International Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) takes Approximately 9.5 to 10.5 hours.

The flight path crosses the Atlantic, passing south of Greenland and Iceland (not visible at night), then over the North Atlantic. Over the eastern Atlantic, you may glimpse the Irish coast and UK landmass if daylight permits. Crossing into European airspace, the flight passes over France or the Bay of Biscay region. The Alps may be visible on the southern horizon during daylight hours. The flight then crosses the Mediterranean, with southern Italy, Sicily, and the Greek islands potentially visible during descent into Athens. The Ionian Sea and Adriatic approaches offer coastal views if timing aligns with daylight.