Flying from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 9 hours 5 minutes.
Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens six hours ahead of Montreal.
Every week, there are eight Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off early, go for the 15:00 Air Canada flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 19:15 with Air Canada.
Your YUL to ATH flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Air Canada has direct flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Athens — and maybe even more of Greece if time allows.
Air Canada tops the list for bookings on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for YUL to ATH flights is Air Canada.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
R 4,991 is currently the best price for a one-way Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 8,796. These prices can change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from YUL to ATH, reserve your trip 11 months ahead of your departure date.
Schedule your trip for October. That's the cheapest month for flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL's address is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
64.89% of flights that take off from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours 15 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near YUL. Whether you have an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
If you're landing on a late Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near ATH:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and experience the lesser-explored corners of Athens and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport about three weeks before you travel.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from central Athens. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 1 hour.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Athens. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Athens is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YUL to ATH sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
You've visited Athens, now it's time to explore other corners of Greece. Journey around 306 kilometres north to Thessaloniki to tick off its top attractions. From Arch of Galerius to Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Greece, consider Larisa, roughly 209 kilometres north-west of Athens. Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre are highlights.
