Travelling from Montreal to Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA): What you need to know
Montreal's main base, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Montreal to Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA).
Bastia Poretta Airport is located in Bastia - Corsica. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is five hours ahead of Montreal.
Your flight from Montreal to BIA won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL is around 26 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Montreal to Bastia Poretta Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
64.89% of flights that take off from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
On public transport, you can travel from central Montreal to YHU in around 1 hour 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Montreal to BIA flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to St. Hubert Airport:
About Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA)
Book a hotel near BIA if you're catching a late flight from Montreal to Bastia Poretta Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Bastia Poretta Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Alamo or ADA and experience more of Bastia - Corsica and beyond.
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Montreal to Bastia Poretta Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA) to central Bastia - Corsica
Central Bastia - Corsica is around 16 kilometres from Bastia Poretta Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary depending on time of day and traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of time.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Bastia Poretta Airport is R 7,535. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 10,215. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Montreal to BIA, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA)
August is when most people book flights from Montreal to Bastia Poretta Airport (BIA). Visit Bastia - Corsica in February if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Bastia - Corsica is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your Montreal to BIA plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from Montreal to Bastia Poretta Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Bastia - Corsica
Once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Bastia Poretta Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bastia - Corsica:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Le vieux port, Cap Corse Croisiere and Bastia Cathedral are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Bastia - Corsica itinerary.
Explore more of France
You've done Bastia - Corsica, now it's time to explore other parts of France. Journey around 225 kilometres north-west to Nice to check off its leading sights. From Mission Promenade des Anglais to Vieux-Nice and Promenade Des Anglais, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in France, consider Toulon, roughly 290 kilometres west of Bastia - Corsica. Mont Faron, Plages du Mourillon and Telepherique du Mont Faron are highlights.
