Flying from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know
Cairns is 14 hours ahead of Montreal and follows the UTC+10 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your YUL to CNS flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Cairns Airport (CNS)
R 13,632 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Cairns Airport flight. Return flights start at R 26,048. These fares may change depending on demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from YUL to CNS, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Cairns Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL's address is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Of the departures from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 64.89% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Montreal to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport takes about 2 hours 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Cairns Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near YUL:
Arriving at Cairns Airport (CNS)
Consider booking a hotel close to CNS if you're taking a late Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Cairns Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Cairns Airport rental car and explore Cairns and beyond with your own set of wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Cairns Airport around two weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns
From Cairns Airport, Cairns is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairns Airport (CNS)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Cairns Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Cairns. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Cairns is January, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Cairns Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
August sees average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from YUL to CNS around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Cairns has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia you should also see. Around 290 kilometres south of Cairns, a visit to Townsville will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like The Strand Beach, Castle Hill and Big Mama Sailing- Magnetic Island & Townsville.
Around 434 kilometres south-east of Cairns, Bowen is another favourite stop in Australia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Holbourne Island National Park, The Big Mango and Grays Bay.
