Travelling from Montreal to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ): What you need to know
Tijuana is three hours behind Montreal. Tijuana International Airport is located in Tijuana, which runs on the UTC-8 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Montreal to TIJ, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Montreal to Tijuana International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
65% of flights departing from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
YHU is about 23 kilometres from central Montreal. It'll take you 25 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Montreal to TIJ flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Montreal Metropolitan Airport:
About Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
Have a late flight from Montreal to Tijuana International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near TIJ and hit the lights earlier:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Tijuana International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, Dollar or Ace Rent a Car and explore beyond Tijuana's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Montreal to Tijuana International Airport flight.
Getting from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to central Tijuana
Tijuana International Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Tijuana. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
Currently, Rs78,541 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Tijuana International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs146,589. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Montreal to TIJ if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Montreal to Tijuana International Airport tickets across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. August is the quietest month to visit Tijuana. December is when most people book flights from Montreal to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Montreal to TIJ plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Tijuana to range from 16ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Montreal to Tijuana International Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 22ºC.
More about Tijuana
After booking your flight from Montreal to Tijuana International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tijuana:
Your Tijuana trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions worth exploring include Avenida Revolucion, Tijuana Beach Promenade and Coko Bongo Mega Nightclub.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Tijuana, now it's time to explore other corners of Mexico. Travel around 145 kilometres east to Mexicali to check off its top attractions. From Catedral de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe to Parque Reforma and Rancho Santo Niño, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 209 kilometres east of Tijuana, San Luis Rio Colorado is another essential stop in Mexico. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Cueva de Adulam, Bellavista Park and & pool las Rosas Garden.
