Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.
Montreal is four hours behind London and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Take your pick of three weekly London Gatwick Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport flights. The 11:35 departure with Air Transat is the earliest available. Air Transat operates the last service of the day at 11:40.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to board your LGW to YUL flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Transat is your gateway to exploring Montreal (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Canada!). Browse the direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Air Transat.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between LGW and YUL include:
Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport
Pearson International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
250 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport flight. A return flight starts from 382 €. These fares may change based on demand.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from LGW to YUL.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of all flights departing from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to LGW? If you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Gatwick Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near YUL instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals to explore Montreal and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport around four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal
The street address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
From Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, Montreal is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
When to fly to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Montreal in February.
The warmest month in Montreal is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to YUL in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen Montreal. Around 499 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Around 153 kilometres west of Montreal, Ottawa is another favourite stop in Canada. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.