Travelling from London to Montreal: what you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Montreal, you'll have a good range of airports to leave from. Consider London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Touch down at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), the chief entry point to Montreal.
Book a direct London to Montreal flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 30 minutes.
Montreal is four hours behind London and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
The most popular route for flights from London to Montreal is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). There are 17 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LHR to YUL is the 09:30 Air Canada option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the latest available service is at 18:15 with British Airways.
To ensure you don't miss your London to Montreal flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Montreal
To score cheap London to Montreal flights, reserve your trip two months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for May. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on plane tickets from London to Montreal. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from London to Montreal by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' London to Montreal flights.
Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Set out from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on a nonstop flight from London to Montreal. From LHR, you can fly directly to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
Air Canada is a well-known carrier that offers direct London to Montreal plane tickets leaving from LHR.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for London to Montreal flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Travelling from central London to LHR takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a handy hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Montreal, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Prefer to jet off from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? This popular hub offers nonstop flights from London to Montreal, seamlessly connecting you to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
From LGW, you can book a direct London to Montreal plane ticket with Air Transat.
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your London to Montreal flight, check out these options when taking off from London Gatwick Airport:
Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from London to Montreal? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your holiday officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Booking a ticket from London to Montreal with a stop or two can give you more choice of departure times along with better fares. When flying from Stansted Airport (STN), here are a few places you can make a pit stop at on your way to Montreal:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
The trip to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Make taking an early London to Montreal flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Stansted Airport and get to your boarding gate with plenty of time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights land without delays. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.
It usually takes 45 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London to Montreal. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YUL instead:
Pick up a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car and discover Montreal and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Alamo and Routes Car Rentals are popular outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
After your flight from London to Montreal has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Montreal is roughly 26 kilometres from St. Hubert Airport (YHU).
Travelling by public transport will take about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Grab a St. Hubert Airport rental car and be in control of your journey. You can select from top outlets like Enterprise and Budget.
In general, the sooner you book, the better the deals and choice of vehicles. Lock in your ride from YHU once your travel dates are set.
Best time to go to Montreal
February is the quietest month for flights from London to Montreal, while August is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to go to Montreal based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a London to Montreal ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Montreal to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Look for cheap flights from London to Montreal around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Montreal
Start your Montreal trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from London to Montreal, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are highlights which should be on every Montreal itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada waiting to be discovered. Around 499 kilometres south-west of Montreal, a trip to Toronto will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Canada, head for Ottawa, roughly 153 kilometres west of Montreal. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are key highlights.