Flying from Montreal to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Montreal. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) jetting off from here.
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport is located in Monterrey. The city is in the UTC-6 timezone and is two hours behind Montreal.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Montreal to MTY. 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.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The journey from central Montreal to YUL takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Montreal to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
64.89% of flights taking off from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
YUL's address is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
You can reach YHU from the centre of Montreal in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near St. Hubert Airport the day before your Montreal to MTY flight:
About Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
Have a late flight from Montreal to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near MTY and turn out the lights sooner:
Go where the road takes you with a Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport rental car. Book your wheels from America, MEX or Europcar and venture far and wide through Monterrey and beyond.
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Montreal to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) to central Monterrey
Central Monterrey is roughly 23 kilometres from Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
Right now, Rs57,981 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs123,797. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Montreal to MTY, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
Cheap Montreal to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY)
July is the most popular month for flights from Montreal to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY). Visit Monterrey in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Monterrey is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 37ºC. Book your Montreal to MTY flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Montreal to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport in January when temperatures are between 6ºC and 23ºC.
More about Monterrey
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Monterrey right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Montreal to Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Van Gogh Expo Monterrey (The Immersive Experience), Museum of Contemporary Art in Monterrey and Barrio Antiguo are must-do's during your Monterrey adventure.
Explore more of Mexico
You've seen Monterrey, now it's time to discover other corners of Mexico. Journey about 177 kilometres east to Reynosa to check off its top sights. From El Cristo de Reynosa. To Parque Cultural Reynosa and Islandia Parque Acuatico, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Mexico, consider Nuevo Laredo, roughly 193 kilometres north of Monterrey. Altar de la santa muerte, Plaza Pública La Libertad and Amazonas pool are key highlights.
