Flying from Paris to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL): What you need to know
When organising your flight from Paris to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), there's a good selection of airports to start your journey from. Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) are Paris's main terminals.
Around 7 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Paris to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport flight.
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is located in Montreal. The city operates on the UTC-4 timezone and is five hours behind Paris.
With 39 direct flights a week between the two airports, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the most popular route. Air Canada operates the earliest flight at 9am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before taking off, the last flight from CDG to YUL is with Air France at 6:40pm.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Paris to YUL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Get to your destination in one go from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Nonstop flights from Paris to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) operate from here.
At CDG, you can choose from various airlines operating direct flights from Paris to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, including:
Air France is the airline most travellers choose for flights from CDG to YUL.
Air Canada is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Paris to YUL. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
CDG is about 27 kilometres from central Paris. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Paris to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Catching a flight out of Paris Orly Airport (ORY)? Direct Paris to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) plane tickets can be booked from here.
From ORY, direct flights from Paris to YUL are available with French Bee.
French Bee has the largest share of bookings on the ORY to YUL route.
Break up your flight from Paris to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Paris Orly Airport and YUL are:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)
ORY is around 19 kilometres from central Paris. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 55 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Paris to YUL flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Paris Orly Airport:
75.56% of flights departing Paris Orly Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
The address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
You can lock in a plane ticket from Paris to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) with a stop or two leaving from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA). Here are some of the most popular stopovers between BVA and YUL:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
BVA is around 88 kilometres from central Paris. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Paris to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Beauvais-Tille Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
The on-time performance rate of BVA is 66.39%. In other words, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport reach their final stop as planned.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to YUL if you're catching a late flight from Paris to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Settle into one of these options and end the night sooner:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals and explore beyond Montreal's main sights.
To get the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your Paris to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport flight.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Getting from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to the centre of Montreal is roughly 16 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is 194 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 306 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Paris to YUL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Cheap Paris to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Paris to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.
The best time to fly from Paris to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Paris to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). August is when most people visit Montreal. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in February.
Before locking in your Paris to YUL plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Montreal, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Paris to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).
More about Montreal
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Montreal right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Paris to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are leading attractions which should feature on any good Montreal itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Ottawa is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Montreal. Around 153 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa.
If there's time to check out another side of Canada, head for Gatineau, roughly 153 kilometres west of Montreal. Canadian Museum of History, Indigenous Experiences and Luskville Falls are key highlights.
