Flying from Tokyo to Montreal: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Tokyo. Explore your options leaving from Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) or Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) when reserving your flight from Tokyo to Montreal.
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL) is where your flight will arrive in Montreal.
The average length of a direct Tokyo to Montreal flight is 12 hours 20 minutes.
Montreal is 14 hours behind Tokyo and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you make it on your Tokyo to Montreal flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Montreal
To find cheap Tokyo to Montreal flights, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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Flying from Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your Tokyo to Montreal flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Tokyo Haneda Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Travelling from central Tokyo to HND takes about 30 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Tokyo to Montreal? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Tokyo Haneda Airport:
77% of flights that take off from Tokyo Haneda Airport land at their destination on schedule.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Prefer to jet off from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)? This popular hub offers nonstop flights from Tokyo to Montreal, seamlessly connecting you to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL).
From NRT, you can lock in a direct Tokyo to Montreal plane ticket with Air Canada.
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your Tokyo to Montreal flight, browse these options when taking off from Tokyo Narita Airport:
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Calgary Airport (YYC)
NRT is about 64 kilometres from central Tokyo. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
It's your holiday, so why not book an extra night away from home? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Tokyo Narita Airport the day before your flight from Tokyo to Montreal:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Tokyo Narita Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73%.
The address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL)
The distance from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL) to central Montreal is roughly 16 kilometres. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Tokyo to Montreal, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near YUL:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals to explore Montreal and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport about four weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal St Hubert Airport (YHU)
Central Montreal is about 11 kilometres from Montreal St Hubert Airport (YHU). As soon as your flight from Tokyo to Montreal has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour.
After your flight from Tokyo to Montreal, settle in at a hotel close to YHU. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Touch down, collect your Montreal St Hubert Airport rental car, and set off without skipping a beat. Enterprise and Budget are trusted companies to pick from here.
Pick the vehicle you actually want, not just whatever's left, by booking your ride from YHU before your arrival. You'll also avoid paying extra, especially during busy airport times.
Best time to go to Montreal
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Tokyo to Montreal. July is the most popular month for a trip to Montreal. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in November.
Before locking in your Tokyo to Montreal tickets, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Montreal, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC and -2ºC. Look for cheap flights from Tokyo to Montreal around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Montreal
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Montreal right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Tokyo to Montreal:
Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal and Montreal International Jazz Festival are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Montreal must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Cirque du Soleil.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Montreal. Around 161 kilometres to the west, check out popular attractions including Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa.
If you want to check out another great destination in Canada, head for Laval, about 16 kilometres northwest of Montreal. Cosmodôme, Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles and Nature Centre are key highlights.