Flying from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to La Union Airport (POP): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to La Union Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 10 minutes.
Montreal and Puerto Plata are in the same timezone, UTC-4.
Flights from YUL to POP start from 06:50 — the earliest with Air Transat. The last service of the day is at 12:25 with Air Transat. In total, you can choose from 12 weekly Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to La Union Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your YUL to POP flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to La Union Airport, so jetting off to Puerto Plata (and then exploring more of Dominican Republic!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Air Canada.
The most punctual carrier that operates YUL to POP flights is Air Canada. Its services land without delay 66.67% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to La Union Airport (POP)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to La Union Airport flight is Rs62,189. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs100,084. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Book seven months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from YUL to POP.
The cheapest month for flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to La Union Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
64.89% of flights leaving from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To reach Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport from central Montreal, it takes around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 2 hours 15 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near YUL? If you've booked an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to La Union Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at La Union Airport (POP)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to La Union Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near POP instead:
Travel at your own speed with a La Union Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Ace Rent a Car, Europcar or amerirent and chase adventure across Puerto Plata and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from La Union Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from La Union Airport (POP) to central Puerto Plata
La Union Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Puerto Plata. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to La Union Airport (POP)
March is the busiest month for flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to La Union Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Puerto Plata in May.
Book your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to La Union Airport for August if you'd like to visit Puerto Plata during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 31ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YUL to POP in February. Temperatures average between 19ºC and 27ºC then.
Explore more of Dominican Republic
You've seen Puerto Plata, now it's time to discover more of Dominican Republic. Journey around 161 kilometres south-east to Santo Domingo to tick off its top attractions. From Alcazar de Colon to National Pantheon (Pantheon Nacional) and National Palace, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Dominican Republic, consider Santo Domingo Este, about 177 kilometres south-east of Puerto Plata. Museo Las Tres Aves, billeteros Park and Abuela Mota Final Resting Place are highlights.