Travelling from Montreal to Gander International Airport (YQX): What you need to know
Montreal's main airport is Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Explore your options for departing from here when searching for your flights from Montreal to Gander International Airport (YQX).
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Montreal to Gander International Airport flight.
The timezone in Gander is UTC-4:30, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Montreal. Gander International Airport is located in Gander.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Montreal to YQX.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Take the express route from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Direct flights from Montreal to Gander International Airport (YQX) operate from here.
Air Canada is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Montreal to Gander International Airport departing from YUL.
The top choice among passengers flying between YUL and YQX is Air Canada.
The journey from central Montreal to YUL takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Montreal to Gander International Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Of the departures from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, 65% arrive on time at their destination.
The address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
You can get to YHU from the centre of Montreal in approximately 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour to cover the 23 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Montreal to YQX flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Montreal Metropolitan Airport:
About Gander International Airport (YQX)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Montreal to Gander International Airport, nothing tops 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 hotels near YQX:
Grab a Gander International Airport rental car and explore Gander and beyond with your own wheels. Budget, National and Enterprise are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Montreal to Gander International Airport flight.
Getting from Gander International Airport (YQX) to central Gander
From Gander International Airport, central Gander is around 6 kilometres away. It takes about 10 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 0 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Gander International Airport (YQX)
208 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Gander International Airport. A return flight starts at 338 €. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Montreal to YQX. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Montreal to Gander International Airport tickets across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Gander International Airport (YQX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Montreal to Gander International Airport (YQX). Plan your visit to Gander in December if you prefer a quieter experience.
Book a Montreal to YQX plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Gander to range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Montreal to Gander International Airport in February when temperatures are between -13ºC (9ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF).
More about Gander
Start your Gander trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Montreal to Gander International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
North Atlantic Aviation Museum and Cobb's Pond Trail are just the start of the top-rated attractions to add to your Gander travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Cobb's Pond Rotary Park.
Explore more of Canada
Mount Pearl is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've seen Gander. Around 209 kilometres away to the southeast, popular attractions include Waterford River Valley Campground, Nelson Park and Power's Pond.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Canada, head for Corner Brook, about 241 kilometres west of Gander. 3 Bear Mountain Trail, Marble Zip Tours and Steady Brook Falls Trail are highlights.