Flying from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Chengdu: what you need to know
The timezone in Chengdu is UTC+8. The city is 12 hours ahead of Montreal, where Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is located.
For stress-free travel, 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 YUL to Chengdu flight.
Taking off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
The journey from central Montreal to YUL takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chengdu? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to YUL:
64.89% of flights taking off from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Chengdu
Rs177,296 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chengdu flight. A return flight ticket starts from Rs337,481. These fares can change based on availability.
To find cheap flights from YUL to Chengdu, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
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Airports in Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu takes around 1 hour 15 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 72 kilometres away.
If you have a late flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chengdu, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near TFU:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Once your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chengdu has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in about 30 minutes by car. Central Chengdu is roughly 21 kilometres from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to CTU. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your YUL to Chengdu flight:
You'll find Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Best time to go to Chengdu
Travel to Chengdu during the high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chengdu during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
When booking your Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chengdu flight ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Chengdu, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC and 13ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from YUL to Chengdu around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Chengdu
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Chengdu right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chengdu:
Wuhou Shrine and Jinli Ancient Street are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Chengdu travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Sichuan Opera Troupe.
Explore more of China
Chengdu has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of China you should also see. Around 193 kilometres east of Chengdu, a trip to Nanchong will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like 六合丝博园, 印象嘉陵江文创小镇 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park.
Tianshui is another essential stop in China and is around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. No trip is complete without dropping by 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城.