Travelling from Cotonou Airport (COO) to Montreal: what you need to know
The timezone in Montreal is UTC-4. The city is five hours behind Cotonou, where Cotonou Airport is located.
To avoid rushing for your COO to Montreal flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from COO to Montreal. All you need to do is deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Give yourself a breather (and maybe even a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
Central Cotonou to COO is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to reach there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Want a leisurely start to your holiday? Stay near COO. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Cotonou Airport to Montreal or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are a convenient choice:
Of the flights that depart from Cotonou Airport, 76.36% land on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cotonou Airport (COO) to Montreal
R 12,976 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cotonou Airport to Montreal flight. A round-trip ticket right now is R 21,727. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from COO to Montreal, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Cotonou Airport to Montreal across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The distance from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal is roughly 26 kilometres. It'll take you around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to YUL if you're coming in on a late flight from Cotonou Airport to Montreal. Pick one of these options and make arrival day easier:
Hit the road running by picking up a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals and explore beyond Montreal's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from COO to Montreal.
The address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
After your flight from Cotonou Airport to Montreal has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Montreal is roughly 40 kilometres from St. Hubert Airport (YHU).
Travelling by public transport will take about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to YHU. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your COO to Montreal flight:
Pick up a St. Hubert Airport rental car and make every stop one of your choosing. You can select from leading companies like Enterprise and Budget.
In general, the sooner you book, the bigger the savings and variety of vehicles. Reserve your ride from YHU as soon as you know your dates.
Best time to go to Montreal
Before you book your flights from Cotonou Airport to Montreal, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Montreal offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the off-season brings cheaper hotel rates and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in Montreal is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Cotonou Airport to Montreal plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from COO to Montreal around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Montreal
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Montreal right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Cotonou Airport to Montreal:
Montreal Botanical Garden and Mount Royal Park are just two of the major attractions to put on your Montreal to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Montreal, now it's time to discover more of Canada. Travel about 499 kilometres south-west to Toronto to tick off its top sights. From CN Tower to Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Ottawa is another essential stop in Canada and is around 153 kilometres west of Montreal. No trip is complete without seeing Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.
