Flying from Reykjavik to Montreal: what you need to know
Reykjavik's main base, Keflavik International Airport (KEF), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Reykjavik to Montreal.
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the primary point of entry to Montreal.
The average time for a direct Reykjavik to Montreal flight is 5 hours 25 minutes.
Montreal's timezone is UTC-4, making Montreal four hours behind Reykjavik.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your Reykjavik to Montreal flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Montreal
Rs135,401 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Montreal. A return flight starts at Rs196,549. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
Book nine months before you want to fly. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Reykjavik to Montreal flights.
December is the best month for picking up an amazing deal on a plane ticket from Reykjavik to Montreal. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Flying from Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Reykjavik to Montreal, you can leave from Keflavik International Airport (KEF). Fly from KEF to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) in one seamless trip.
Check out the promotions with Air Canada. This carrier offers direct Reykjavik to Montreal plane tickets from KEF.
We make it a breeze to book a Reykjavik to Montreal flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Keflavik International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The journey from central Reykjavik to KEF takes about 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Reykjavik to Montreal? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Keflavik International Airport:
When it comes to Keflavik International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 66.96% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal takes about 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Reykjavik to Montreal, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near YUL:
Follow your own route with a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals and see more of Montreal and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
Once your flight from Reykjavik to Montreal has landed, you can reach the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central Montreal is approximately 26 kilometres from St. Hubert Airport (YHU).
If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
Land, grab your St. Hubert Airport rental car, and set off without missing a beat. Enterprise and Budget are top companies to select from here.
Save time at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from YHU a few weeks in advance so you can simply grab the keys and be on your way.
Best time to go to Montreal
August is the most popular month for flights from Reykjavik to Montreal. To escape the crowds, visit Montreal in February.
The warmest month in Montreal is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your Reykjavik to Montreal ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap flights from Reykjavik to Montreal in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC and -2ºC on average.
More about Montreal
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Montreal right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to Montreal:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are top attractions which should feature on every Montreal itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Montreal. Around 499 kilometres to the south-west, its top attractions include CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Ottawa is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 153 kilometres west of Montreal. No trip is complete without dropping by Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.