Travelling from Portland Airport (PDX) to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL): what you need to know
Montreal is three hours ahead of Portland and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Your PDX to YUL 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.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Portland Airport to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between PDX and YUL include:
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Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from PDX arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Portland to Portland Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey on public transport usually takes 40 minutes.
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Arriving at Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL)
Consider staying in a hotel near YUL if you're on a late Portland Airport to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
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Getting from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL) to central Montreal
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
From Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport, Montreal is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Portland Airport to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Montreal in November.
The warmest month in Montreal is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Portland Airport to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PDX to YUL around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Canada you should also see. About 499 kilometres south-west of Montreal, a trip to Toronto will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like CN Tower, The Top CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Canada, head for Ottawa, roughly 153 kilometres west of Montreal. Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa are the start of reasons to visit.