Travelling from Melbourne to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) departing from here.
The timezone in Montreal is UTC-4, which is 15 hours behind Melbourne. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is located in Montreal.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to YUL, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
In high season, allow for extended wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to YUL leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Some popular options include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes about 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% arrive on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can reach AVV from the centre of Melbourne in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Kick back before your Melbourne to YUL flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and get to the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 80.09% of them arriving as planned.
About Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near YUL and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Hit the road running by picking up a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals and explore beyond Montreal's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport flight.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Getting from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to the centre of Montreal is about 16 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Right now, $867 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,807. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to YUL if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Cheap Melbourne to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). August is the busiest month to travel to Montreal. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in February.
Lock in a Melbourne to YUL flight 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).
Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).
More about Montreal
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Montreal right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS and Montreal Botanical Garden are just two of the top attractions to put on your Montreal itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Montreal, now it's time to explore other corners of Canada. Travel around 153 kilometres west to Ottawa to tick off its top sights. From Rideau Canal National Historic Site to Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Gatineau is another essential stop in Canada and is around 153 kilometres west of Montreal. No trip is complete without experiencing Canadian Museum of History, Indigenous Experiences and Luskville Falls.