Travelling from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD): what you need to know
Your YUL to YCD flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
R 2,345 is the lowest price for a one-way Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Nanaimo Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 5,069. These fares may change based on demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YUL to YCD if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Nanaimo Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
64.89% of flights leaving from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport from central Montreal, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 2 hours 15 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Nanaimo Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to YUL:
Arriving at Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
Few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal if you've arrived on a late Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Nanaimo Airport flight. Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ladysmith Oyster Bay and Kiwi Cove Lodge are comfortable choices near YCD.
Book a Nanaimo Airport rental car and take your itinerary to places outside the usual attractions. National and Budget can hook you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Nanaimo and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Nanaimo Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Nanaimo Airport (YCD) to central Nanaimo
From Nanaimo Airport, Nanaimo is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Nanaimo Airport (YCD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Nanaimo Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Nanaimo in April.
Lock in your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Nanaimo Airport for August if you want to visit Nanaimo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
December has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from YUL to YCD around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Nanaimo, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Travel about 64 kilometres east to Vancouver to check off its popular sights. From Stanley Park to Granville Island and Science World, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 88 kilometres east of Nanaimo, Surrey is another essential stop in Canada. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
