Flying from Montreal to Dubai Airport (DXB): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Montreal. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Montreal to Dubai Airport (DXB) leaving from here.
12 hours 15 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Montreal to Dubai Airport flight.
Dubai is eight hours ahead of Montreal. Dubai Airport is located in Dubai, which follows the UTC+4 timezone.
You can choose from 7 direct flights every week between Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Dubai Airport (DXB). This is the busiest route, with Emirates offering a 9:20am departure from YUL to DXB.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Montreal to DXB. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
In peak travel periods, expect longer wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
You can hop on a direct flight from Montreal to Dubai Airport (DXB) departing from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
You'll find a direct flight from Montreal to Dubai Airport with Emirates. This top airline offers services from YUL.
Emirates is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from YUL to DXB.
Among carriers operating on this route, Emirates has the best track record for timely arrivals.
YUL is around 26 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Montreal to Dubai Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport's on-time performance, 64.89% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
YHU is about 40 kilometres from central Montreal. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near St. Hubert Airport the day before your Montreal to DXB flight:
About Dubai Airport (DXB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Montreal to Dubai Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near DXB instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Dubai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Dubai and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride around three weeks before your Montreal to Dubai Airport flight.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Central Dubai is roughly 10 kilometres from Dubai Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on time of day, so do some research before your trip.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Dubai Airport (DXB)
At the moment, 356 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Dubai Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 752 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Montreal to DXB, book your plane ticket 11 months before your planned departure.
April is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Montreal to Dubai Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Dubai Airport (DXB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Montreal to Dubai Airport (DXB). Plan your visit to Dubai in April for a more low-key escape.
Lock in a Montreal to DXB plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Dubai to range from 30ºC (86ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
January has temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Montreal to Dubai Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dubai
Once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Dubai Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Dubai:
There are plenty of things to do in Dubai when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick things off at Palace Hotel and Burj Khalifa followed by Burj Khalifa and At the top Burj Khalifa.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi is just one of the many places in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered once you've seen Dubai. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Emirates Palace, Dubai.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in the United Arab Emirates, head for Khawr Fakkān, roughly 105 kilometres east of Dubai. Hisn Khorfakkan, Khorfakkan Public Beach and Khor Fakkan Beach are key highlights.
