Flying from Montreal to Taipei: what you need to know
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is Montreal's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Taipei taking off from here.
Touch down in Taipei at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA).
Taipei's timezone is UTC+8, making Taipei 12 hours ahead of Montreal.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your Montreal to Taipei flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Taipei
To pick up cheap Montreal to Taipei flights, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Flying from Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 16 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.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Montreal to Taipei or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
64.89% of flights that leave from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Arriving in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Taipei. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 40 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near TPE if you're coming in on a late flight from Montreal to Taipei. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport rental car and explore Taipei and beyond with your own set of wheels. 固得租車, IWS rent a car and Chih-hang car hire are popular providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport about two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Central Taipei is around 5 kilometres from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). As soon as your flight from Montreal to Taipei has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 20 minutes.
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 45 minutes or so.
After your flight from Montreal to Taipei, kick back at a hotel close to TSA. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Taipei Songshan Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Check out the availability and rates from 固得租車, Ho Ing and CARPLUS.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from TSA four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Taipei
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Montreal to Taipei. August is the most popular month for a trip to Taipei. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
Book a Montreal to Taipei ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Taipei to range from 25ºC to 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 10ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap flights from Montreal to Taipei around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Taipei
Start your Taipei trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Taipei, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Taipei 101 and Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Taipei travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Ximending Night Market.
Explore more of Taiwan
Taipei is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Taiwan you'll want to see. About 129 kilometres south-west of Taipei, a trip to T'ai-chung-shih will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Taichung Park, Lifu Museum of Chinese Medicine. China Medical University and 柳川藍帶水岸.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Taiwan, consider Tainan, roughly 257 kilometres south-west of Taipei. Anping Old Street, Anping Fort and Anping Tree House are the start of reasons to visit.