Flying from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Montreal: what you need to know
The timezone in Montreal is UTC-4. The city is seven hours behind Dar Es Salaam, where Julius Nyerere International Airport is located.
Leave plenty of time to catch your DAR to Montreal flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing for flight tickets from DAR to Montreal, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
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DAR is around 11 kilometres from central Dar Es Salaam. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Montreal? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to DAR:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Julius Nyerere International Airport, 68.39% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Montreal
The best price we've seen for a one-way Julius Nyerere International Airport to Montreal flight is R 9,570. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 23,899. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from DAR to Montreal if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
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Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is around 26 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're opting for a ride-share or a cab, the drive takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near YUL if you're coming in on a late flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Montreal. Choose one of these options and make arrival day easier:
Follow your own route with a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals and discover more of Montreal and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from DAR to Montreal.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
Central Montreal is about 40 kilometres from St. Hubert Airport (YHU). Once your flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Montreal has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 35 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near YHU. Kick back and get cosy after your DAR to Montreal flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Why wait? A St. Hubert Airport rental car lets you start your journey right away. Roll down your windows and hit the road with a set of wheels from Enterprise or Budget.
Avoid filling out forms on the spot and save time at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from YHU a few weeks in advance so you can simply grab the keys and go.
Best time to go to Montreal
Travel to Montreal in high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Montreal during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Lock in a Julius Nyerere International Airport to Montreal flight ticket with a departure in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DAR to Montreal in January when temperatures average between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).
More about Montreal
Once you've booked your flight from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Montreal, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Montreal:
Montreal Botanical Garden and Mount Royal Park are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Montreal itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be discovered. 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 this destination's highlights firsthand at Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.
