Flying from Montreal to Moscow: what you need to know
Montreal's main base, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Montreal to Moscow.
Hop off your plane in Moscow at Vnukovo Airport (VKO) or Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME).
The timezone in Moscow is UTC+3, which is seven hours ahead of Montreal.
To ensure you get on your Montreal to Moscow flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Moscow
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Montreal to Moscow flights if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your plane ticket from Montreal to Moscow.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from Montreal to Moscow by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' Montreal to Moscow flights.
Flying from Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL is about 16 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Montreal to Moscow, these accommodation options will have you sleeping nice and close to your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 64.89% touch down on time at their destination.
YUL's address is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Best time to go to Moscow
February is the quietest month for flights from Montreal to Moscow, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Moscow based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Moscow is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 31ºC. Lock in your Montreal to Moscow ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Montreal to Moscow in January when temperatures average between -18ºC and 0ºC.
Explore more of Russia
Nizhniy Novgorod is just one of the many cities in Russia waiting to be explored after you've seen Moscow. Around 386 kilometres to the east, its top attractions include Monument to cosmonaut Komarov, A.M.Gorkiy Childhood Museum and Dlinnaya Staraya Lestnitsa.
Voronezh is another standout destination in Russia and is around 467 kilometres south of Moscow. No trip is complete without seeing Dom Gardenina, Skver Dzerzhinskogo and Alleya Slavy Voronezhskikh Olimpiytsev-Dinamovtsev.
