Flying from Glasgow to Montreal: what you need to know
Glasgow has a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Glasgow to Montreal departing from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) or Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
Touch down at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), the major arrival point in Montreal.
The timezone in Montreal is UTC-4, which is four hours behind Glasgow.
Leave plenty of time to make your Glasgow to Montreal flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Montreal
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap Glasgow to Montreal flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
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Flying from Glasgow
Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing Glasgow to Montreal flights departing from Glasgow International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
GLA is around 11 kilometres from central Glasgow. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Glasgow International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Glasgow to Montreal or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Of the flights that depart from Glasgow International Airport, 70.07% arrive on time at their destination.
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Consider adding a stop at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). It's a popular stopover on a Glasgow to Montreal flight departing Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Use a longer layover to get out and explore, or take advantage of a short break to visit an airport cafe.
PIK is about 48 kilometres from central Glasgow. It'll take 40 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Glasgow to Montreal? Kick back in a hotel near Glasgow Prestwick Airport before your adventure officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
77% of flights leaving Glasgow Prestwick Airport arrive according to schedule.
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Montreal. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 25 minutes.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there on public transport.
Book a hotel close to YUL if you're coming in on a late flight from Glasgow to Montreal. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals and find adventure across Montreal and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport about four weeks in advance of your Glasgow to Montreal flight.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
The centre of Montreal is about 26 kilometres from St. Hubert Airport (YHU). After your flight from Glasgow to Montreal has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 35 minutes.
The journey will take about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Why wait around for a cab? A St. Hubert Airport rental car lets you start exploring right away. Crank up the music and hit the highway with a set of wheels from Enterprise or Budget.
Get the vehicle you actually want, not just what's available, by securing your ride from YHU ahead of time. You can also avoid last-minute price hikes, especially during busy airport times.
Best time to go to Montreal
February is the quietest month for flights from Glasgow to Montreal, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Montreal based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Montreal is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Glasgow to Montreal ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Search for cheap flights from Glasgow 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 top stays in Montreal right here. Check out these options once you've booked your flight from Glasgow to Montreal:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are major attractions which should feature on every Montreal itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Montreal. Around 499 kilometres to the south-west, its top attractions include CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Around 153 kilometres west of Montreal, Ottawa is another essential stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.