Flying from Belfast to Montreal: what you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Belfast. Check out your options leaving from Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) when searching for a flight from Belfast to Montreal.
Hop off the plane at Montreal's primary gateway, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
The timezone in Montreal is UTC-4, which is four hours behind Belfast.
To ensure you make your Belfast to Montreal flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Travelling during a popular month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Montreal
To find cheap Belfast to Montreal flights, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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Flying from Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
We make it easy to find a Belfast to Montreal flight with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Belfast International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
BFS is around 19 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 2 hours.
Need a handy hotel close to Belfast International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Belfast to Montreal, these stays will have you nice and close to your departure gate:
Of all flights leaving Belfast International Airport, 67.55% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your Belfast to Montreal flight. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your list. Whatever you want to do, check out these stops between George Best Belfast City Airport and Montreal:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
BHD is around 5 kilometres from central Belfast. It takes 10 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Belfast to Montreal, stay in one of these hotels near George Best Belfast City Airport:
68% of flights leaving George Best Belfast City Airport meet their expected arrival time.
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The distance from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal is roughly 16 kilometres. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Belfast to Montreal, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near YUL:
Explore without limits with a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals and experience more of Montreal and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport about four weeks in advance of your Belfast to Montreal flight.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
St. Hubert Airport (YHU) is around 26 kilometres from central Montreal. Once you've disembarked your flight from Belfast to Montreal, it'll take you approximately 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
Why waste time waiting for public transport? A St. Hubert Airport rental car lets you start exploring right away. Roll down your windows and hit the open road with a set of wheels from Enterprise or Budget.
Generally speaking, the sooner you book, the better the prices and vehicle selection. Reserve your ride from YHU once you know your travel dates.
Best time to go to Montreal
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Belfast to Montreal. August is the busiest month to visit Montreal. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Lock in a Belfast to Montreal ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Montreal to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Belfast to Montreal in January when temperatures average between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).
More about Montreal
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Montreal right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Belfast to Montreal:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are must-do's during your Montreal adventure.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be explored. Around 499 kilometres south-west of Montreal, a trip to Toronto will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Around 153 kilometres west of Montreal, Ottawa is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience major highlights starting with Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.