Flying from Montreal to Chibougamau Chapais Airport (YMT): What you need to know
Montreal's main airport is Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Check out your departure options from this terminal when booking flights from Montreal to Chibougamau Chapais Airport (YMT).
Around 1 hour 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Montreal to Chibougamau Chapais Airport flight.
Chibougamau (where Chibougamau Chapais Airport is located) and Montreal share the UTC-5 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
You can pick from 2 direct flights every week between Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Chibougamau Chapais Airport (YMT). This is the most popular route, with Air Creebec offering a 8:45am departure from YUL to YMT.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Montreal to YMT.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Reach your destination without the detour from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Nonstop flights from Montreal to Chibougamau Chapais Airport (YMT) are available from here.
You can book a direct flight from Montreal to Chibougamau Chapais Airport with Air Creebec. This top carrier offers services from YUL.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between YUL and YMT is Air Creebec.
The most punctual carrier on this route is Air Creebec. Its services arrive as scheduled 68.18% of the time.
Travelling from central Montreal to YUL takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel near Montreal-Trudeau International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Montreal to Chibougamau Chapais Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of the departures from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, 65% land on time at their destination.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
YHU is around 23 kilometres from central Montreal. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Montreal to YMT flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Montreal Metropolitan Airport:
About Chibougamau Chapais Airport (YMT)
Once your flight from Montreal to Chibougamau Chapais Airport has touched down, relax at a nearby hotel. Gite De La Riviere is a comfortable option that's a quick drive from YMT.
Getting from Chibougamau Chapais Airport (YMT) to central Chibougamau
From Chibougamau Chapais Airport, central Chibougamau is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 10 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It'll take around 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Chibougamau Chapais Airport (YMT)
R 5,888 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Chibougamau Chapais Airport. A return flight starts at R 11,048. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Montreal to YMT if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Chibougamau Chapais Airport (YMT)
October is when most people book flights from Montreal to Chibougamau Chapais Airport (YMT). Plan your visit to Chibougamau in November if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a Montreal to YMT plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Chibougamau to range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Montreal to Chibougamau Chapais Airport in January when temperatures are between -28ºC (-18ºF) and -8ºC (18ºF).
More about Chibougamau
Book your flight from Montreal to Chibougamau Chapais Airport and then find the perfect hotel to rest your head. Relais Lac Caché is a popular stay in Chibougamau.
Sentier Mont du Portage (Cédrière) and Reserve faunique des Lacs-Albanel-Mistassini-et-Waconichi are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Chibougamau travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Centre plein air du Mont Chalco.
Explore more of Canada
Chibougamau has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres southeast of Chibougamau, a trip to Saguenay will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Centre de vélo de montagne le panoramique Saguenay, Parc de la Rivière du Moulin and Theatre Banque Nationale.
Jonquière is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 290 kilometres southeast of Chibougamau. No trip is complete without a visit to Sentier du Saguenay, Belvédère and Holy Family Church.
