Flying from Montreal to Moscow: what you need to know
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is Montreal's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Montreal to Moscow departing from here.
When jetting into Moscow, step off the plane at Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) or Vnukovo Airport (VKO). Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) is another major gateway to this city.
Moscow is seven hours ahead of Montreal and follows the UTC+3 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your Montreal to Moscow flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Moscow
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Montreal to Moscow flights if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your plane ticket from Montreal to Moscow.
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Flying from Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Montreal to Moscow? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 64.89% touch down on time at their destination.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Arriving in Moscow
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Moscow. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 35 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to SVO if you have a late flight from Montreal to Moscow. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Best time to go to Moscow
February is the quietest month for flights from Montreal to Moscow, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Moscow based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Moscow is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your Montreal to Moscow ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Montreal to Moscow in January when temperatures average between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF).
Explore more of Russia
Nizhniy Novgorod is just one of the many cities in Russia waiting to be explored after you've seen Moscow. Around 386 kilometres to the east, its top attractions include Monument to cosmonaut Komarov, A.M.Gorkiy Childhood Museum and Dlinnaya Staraya Lestnitsa.
Voronezh is another standout destination in Russia and is around 467 kilometres south of Moscow. No trip is complete without seeing Dom Gardenina, Skver Dzerzhinskogo and Alleya Slavy Voronezhskikh Olimpiytsev-Dinamovtsev.
