Travelling from Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) to Montreal: what you need to know
Montreal is two hours ahead of Fort Mcmurray, where Fort McMurray International Airport is located. Montreal observes the UTC-4 timezone.
For a relaxed start to your YMM to Montreal flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. A good rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Fort Mcmurray, YMM can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Of all flights leaving Fort McMurray International Airport, 67.22% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) to Montreal
The best price we've found for a one-way Fort McMurray International Airport to Montreal flight is Rs38,471. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs81,712. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from YMM to Montreal, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is around 26 kilometres from the centre of Montreal. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
If you have a late flight from Fort McMurray International Airport to Montreal, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near YUL:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals and discover more of Montreal and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport about four weeks before your flight from YMM to Montreal.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
After your flight from Fort McMurray International Airport to Montreal has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Montreal is roughly 40 kilometres from St. Hubert Airport (YHU).
The trip will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near YHU. Here are a few options where you can check in after your YMM to Montreal flight:
Why waste time waiting for a cab? A St. Hubert Airport rental car lets you get going right away. Crank up the music and hit the highway with a set of wheels from Enterprise or Budget.
Lock in the vehicle you want, not just what's available, by reserving your ride from YHU in advance. You can also avoid last-minute price hikes, especially when demand is high.
Best time to go to Montreal
Carefully consider your dates before locking in your flight from Fort McMurray International Airport to Montreal. The city comes alive in peak season, but hotel prices are generally higher and attractions can be busy. Plan your trip to Montreal in the low season if you like a quieter vibe.
Lock in a Fort McMurray International Airport to Montreal flight ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 14ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC and -2ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from YMM to Montreal around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
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. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Fort McMurray International Airport to Montreal:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Montreal Botanical Garden, Mount Royal Park and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Montreal itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen Montreal. Around 499 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Around 153 kilometres west of Montreal, Ottawa is another favourite stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.
