Travelling from London to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL): What you need to know
Choose from numerous airports when organising your flight from London to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Explore your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Expect to be in the air for 7 hours 20 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct London to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport flight.
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is located in Montreal. The city follows the UTC-4 timezone and is four hours behind London.
With 17 direct flights a week between the two airports, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the most popular route. Air Canada operates the earliest flight at 9:30am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest flight from LHR to YUL is with British Airways at 6:05pm.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to YUL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Get to your destination in one go from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) are available from here.
When departing from LHR, you can take a direct flight from London to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport with Air Canada.
Most travellers prefer to fly with Air Canada from LHR to YUL.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time performance on this route is Air Canada. Its services arrive as planned 78.69% of the time.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to YUL. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
The journey from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can book a direct London to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) flight ticket with departures from London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Work out whether leaving from LGW works best for your plans.
Air Transat offers direct flights from London to YUL leaving from LGW. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and get to your destination without any detours.
Air Transat is the most frequently booked airline flying from LGW to YUL.
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, check out these options when setting off from London Gatwick Airport:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your London to YUL flight, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance of 69.26%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Booking a flight ticket from London to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) with a stop or two can give you more choice of departure times along with better fares. When leaving from Stansted Airport (STN), here's where you can make a pit stop at on your way to YUL:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
The journey to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your London to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations without delays. At STN, that figure is 64.73%.
About Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Reserve a hotel near YUL if you're catching a late flight from London to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals and venture far and wide through Montreal and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around four weeks before your London to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport flight.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Getting from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Montreal. How long it takes to get there by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Rs71,986 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Return flights start from Rs121,858. These prices may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from London to YUL, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Affordable London to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from London to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Montreal. August is when most people book flights from London to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Lock in a London to YUL flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Montreal to range from 14ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from London 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 and -2ºC.
More about Montreal
After booking your flight from London to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Montreal:
Your trip to Montreal wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Attractions that should be on your list include Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Montreal. Around 153 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa.
Around 153 kilometres west of Montreal, Gatineau is another favourite stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out Canadian Museum of History, Indigenous Experiences and Luskville Falls.
