Traveling from London to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL): What you need to know
There are a couple of main airports where your trip can begin in London. Explore your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
Around 7 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct London to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport flight.
The timezone in Montreal is UTC-5, which is five hours behind London. Montreal-Trudeau International Airport is located in Montreal.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the most popular route. There are 17 direct flights a week to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with British Airways at 6:05pm. Choose the first LHR to YUL departure operated by Air Canada at 9:30am if you want to get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from London to YUL.
Traveling over a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) are available from here.
When leaving from LHR, you can take a direct flight from London to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport with Air Canada.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with Air Canada between LHR and YUL.
Air Canada takes the top spot for on-time performance. An exceptional 98.51% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from London to YUL leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ)
LHR is around 24 kilometers from central London. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
78% of flights that take off from London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider flying out of London Gatwick Airport (LGW). You can book a direct London to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) plane ticket from this hub.
From LGW, direct flights from London to YUL are available with Air Transat.
On the LGW to YUL route, Air Transat is the favorite choice for most passengers.
With 66.67% of its services landing on schedule, Air Transat is the top on-time carrier flying between London Gatwick Airport and Montreal-Trudeau International Airport.
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from London to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, check out these options when setting off from London Gatwick Airport:
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
LGW is about 48 kilometers from central London. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your London to YUL flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your vacation officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Most flights that depart London Gatwick Airport reach their destination as expected. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
Booking a plane ticket from London to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) with one or more stops can give you a bigger choice of departure times along with better fares. When flying from London Stansted Airport (STN), here are a few places you can detour to on your way to YUL:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
The journey time to STN from the center of London is around 45 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometers or so.
Make catching an early London to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels close to London Stansted Airport and head to your check-in counter without rushing:
STN has a solid on-time arrivals rating of 80%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on schedule and get to your destination as expected.
About Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from London to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near YUL:
To get the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your London to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport flight.
The street address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Getting from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal
Central Montreal is around 19 kilometers from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a cab, car rental or ride-share.
Traveling by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
AED 980 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport. A return flight starts at AED 1,839. These fares can change based on availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from London to YUL. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your London to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from London to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from London to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL). July is the peak month for travel to Montreal. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in January.
Lock in a London to YUL plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Montreal to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport in January when temperatures are between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).
More about Montreal
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Montreal right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from London to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Montreal when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS followed by Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen Montreal. Around 153 kilometers away to the west, its best attractions include Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa.
Around 153 kilometers west of Montreal, Gatineau is another favorite stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out Canadian Museum of History, Luskville Falls and Meech Lake.
