Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Milano. The left side wins at takeoff for the Toronto skyline and Lake Ontario, but the right side delivers the more dramatic scenery on arrival with Lake Maggiore and the Alps. Over the Atlantic the views are similar on both sides, so the landing approach into Malpensa tips the balance to the right side overall.

During takeoff from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. YYZ typically departs eastward on runways 05/06 or westward on 23/24/33. On an eastbound departure toward the Atlantic, the left (north) side gives you Lake Ontario spread out below and the Toronto skyline including the CN Tower receding behind you. On a westbound departure turning northeast, the left side still captures the lake and downtown core during the turn. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario shoreline, CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Toronto Islands, Hamilton Harbour to the southwest.

When landing at Malpensa (MXP), sit on the Right side for the best views. Malpensa typically lands on runways 35L/35R from the south or 17L/17R from the north. On a northerly approach from the south, the right (east) side gives you views of the Po Valley, Lake Maggiore, and the Alps rising to the north. The right side consistently captures Lake Maggiore and the pre-Alpine foothills during the descent. Notable sights include: Lake Maggiore (Lago Maggiore), the Alps along the Swiss-Italian border, Po Valley agricultural plain, Ticino River valley.

The flight from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ) to Malpensa (MXP) takes Approximately 8 to 8.5 hours.

The flight tracks northeast over Quebec and the Gulf of St. Lawrence, then crosses Newfoundland or southern Labrador before heading out over the North Atlantic. The mid-Atlantic portion passes south of Greenland and Iceland. Approaching Europe the route crosses Ireland or the UK, then descends over France or Switzerland before entering northern Italy. Notable features include the St. Lawrence River and Gulf, the Newfoundland coastline, and on clear days the Irish coast and English Channel on the European side.