Flying from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Beijing: what you need to know
The timezone in Beijing is UTC+8. The city is 12 hours ahead of Montreal, where Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is located.
To avoid missing your YUL to Beijing flight, leave enough 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 general rule.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Located around 16 kilometres from central Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near YUL? If you've booked an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Beijing, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
64.89% of flights leaving from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
YUL's address is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Beijing
R 10,256 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Beijing flight. A return flight ticket starts from R 19,484. These fares can change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to land cheap flights from YUL to Beijing if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Beijing ticket.
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Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to the centre of Beijing takes around 40 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 31 kilometres away.
Think about booking a hotel near PEK if you have a late flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Beijing. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make arrival day easier:
Pick up a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car and discover parts of Beijing that aren't the typical tourist stops. Find your perfect set of wheels with Hertz.
Reserve your ride from Beijing Capital International Airport at least a few weeks in advance of your flight from YUL to Beijing. If you're planning to travel during a busy period, book even earlier to get the lowest price.
The street address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Daxing International Airport (PKX) is roughly 56 kilometres from central Beijing. Following your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Beijing, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near PKX. Settle in and get cosy after your YUL to Beijing flight at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Beijing
Before you book your flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Beijing, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Beijing offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of activities, while low season brings cheaper deals on hotels and fewer crowds.
Lock in a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Beijing flight ticket with a departure in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from YUL to Beijing around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Beijing
Start your Beijing trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Beijing, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Temple of Heaven and Forbidden City are a couple of big attractions to add to your Beijing itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Tiananmen Square.
Explore more of China
Beijing is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of China waiting to be explored. About 113 kilometres south-east of Beijing, a visit to Tianjin will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Porcelain house, Haihe River and Italian Style Town.
Around 418 kilometres south of Beijing, Tai'an is another essential stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.