Travelling from London to Montreal: what you need to know
When planning your flight from London to Montreal, you'll have a good range of airports to take off from. Consider London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is where you'll be landing in Montreal.
Book a direct London to Montreal flight and you'll be flying for an average of 7 hours 30 minutes.
Montreal is four hours behind London and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
The busiest route for flights from London to Montreal is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). You can select from 17 services every week between these two airports. If you want to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from LHR to YUL is the 09:30 Air Canada option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final scheduled service is at 18:05 with British Airways.
To ensure you board your London to Montreal flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a popular month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues 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 London to Montreal
To score cheap London to Montreal flights, reserve your trip two months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for May. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on plane tickets from London to Montreal. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from London to Montreal by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
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Flying from London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can book a direct flight from London to Montreal leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Begin your journey at LHR and land at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
Look out for promotions with Air Canada. This carrier offers direct London to Montreal plane tickets out of LHR.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing London to Montreal flights leaving from London Heathrow Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
LHR is about 26 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Montreal, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Rather fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW)? This popular hub offers direct flights from London to Montreal, seamlessly connecting to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
Book your direct London to Montreal plane ticket with Air Transat. This is one of the top airlines operating this route out of LGW.
Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your London to Montreal flight. Visit friends or family or cross another city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, here's where you can stop between London Gatwick Airport and Montreal:
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 20 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book an extra night away from home? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your flight from London to Montreal:
69% of all departures from London Gatwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
Reserve a ticket from London to Montreal departing from Stansted Airport (STN) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between STN and Montreal include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
STN is roughly 48 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Montreal flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Stansted Airport and get to your check-in counter without rushing:
Flights that depart from STN arrive at their destination on schedule 64.73% of the time.
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is approximately 16 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 25 minutes.
It usually takes 45 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from London to Montreal. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YUL instead:
Grab a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car and explore Montreal and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Alamo and Routes Car Rentals are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
After your flight from London to Montreal has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central Montreal is approximately 26 kilometres from St. Hubert Airport (YHU).
If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
Pick up a St. Hubert Airport rental car and be in control of your journey. You can choose from top rental outlets 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've confirmed your plans.
Best time to go to Montreal
February is the quietest month for flights from London to Montreal, while August is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to go to Montreal based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a London 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).
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Look for cheap flights from London to Montreal around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Montreal
After booking your flight from London to Montreal, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Montreal:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are must-visits when exploring Montreal.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada waiting to be discovered. Around 499 kilometres south-west of Montreal, a trip to Toronto will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Canada, head for Ottawa, roughly 153 kilometres west of Montreal. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are key highlights.
