Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Lisbon. While the left side wins at takeoff for the Toronto skyline, the right side delivers the more dramatic payoff at landing with the Tagus estuary and Lisbon approach. Over the Atlantic crossing, neither side has a meaningful advantage, but the right side also catches the southern coast of Ireland and northern tip of Iberia during descent, making it the better overall choice for the full journey.

During takeoff from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. YYZ typically departs eastward on runways 05/06R/06L, meaning a left-side seat faces north toward downtown Toronto. You get a clear view of the CN Tower, the Toronto skyline, and Lake Ontario stretching to the horizon. The city grid and waterfront are unmistakable during the initial climb. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline and Toronto Islands, Scarborough Bluffs visible to the east along the lakeshore, Highway 401 corridor cutting east-west through the urban grid.

When landing at Lisboa (LIS), sit on the Right side for the best views. LIS typically lands on runway 03 from the south, or runway 21 from the north depending on wind. On the more common approach from the north over the Atlantic, a right-side seat gives you the Tagus River estuary, the 25 de Abril Bridge, and the Lisbon waterfront as the aircraft turns final. Left side faces inland toward less distinctive terrain. Notable sights include: Tagus River (Tejo) estuary and its wide mouth into the Atlantic, 25 de Abril suspension bridge spanning the Tagus, Lisbon's Alfama and Baixa districts along the north bank, Cristo Rei monument on the south bank at Almada.

The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Lisboa (LIS) takes Approximately 7 to 8 hours.

The route crosses the Gulf of St. Lawrence and southern Newfoundland before heading out over the North Atlantic. The southern tip of Greenland may be visible on the northern horizon at cruise altitude. The flight then crosses over or near the southern coast of Ireland and Cornwall in southwest England before descending toward the Iberian Peninsula and the Portuguese coast north of Lisbon.