Travelling from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Brussels Airport (BRU): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Brussels Airport is 6 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Brussels is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Montreal.
Flights from YUL to BRU start from 17:15 — the earliest with Air Canada. The latest departure is at 19:50 with Air Canada. In total, you can take your pick of 11 weekly Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Brussels Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your YUL to BRU flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Travelling to Brussels (and then discovering more of Belgium!) is easy with Air Canada. This popular carrier has direct flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Brussels Airport.
Air Canada has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Air Canada is the most punctual carrier offering YUL to BRU flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Brussels Airport (BRU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Brussels Airport flight is $568. A round-trip ticket right now is $746. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from YUL to BRU.
The cheapest month for flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Brussels Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Of the departures from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 64.89% land on time at their destination.
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 2 hours 15 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near YUL? If you're boarding an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Brussels Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Brussels Airport (BRU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Brussels Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BRU instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Brussels Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Alamo or Europcar and discover more of Brussels and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Brussels Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Brussels Airport (BRU) to central Brussels
Brussels Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Brussels. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Brussels Airport (BRU)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Brussels Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Brussels. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Brussels is August, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Brussels Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from YUL to BRU around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Belgium
Brussels has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Belgium you'll want to see. Around 48 kilometres south of Brussels, a trip to Charleroi will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Parc Gobbe, Maison Dermine (art déco — 1921) and Parc Ligny.
Liege is another must-experience destination in Belgium and is around 88 kilometres east of Brussels. No journey is complete without experiencing Gare de Liege-Guillemins, Curtius Museum and Montagne de Bueren.