Travelling from Montreal to Sydney Airport (YQY): What you need to know
Begin your trip planning by looking up where you'll catch your flight from Montreal to Sydney Airport (YQY). Explore the options for setting off from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) or St. Hubert Airport (YHU), the city's main airports.
The average duration of a direct Montreal to Sydney Airport flight is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Sydney is one hour ahead of Montreal. Sydney Airport is located in Sydney, which runs on the UTC-3 timezone.
The most popular route is from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Sydney Airport (YQY). There are 7 direct services each week. Air Canada operates a 8am departure between YUL and YQY.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Montreal to YQY.
In peak travel periods, expect longer wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Get to your destination in one go from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Direct flights from Montreal to Sydney Airport (YQY) operate from here.
Air Canada is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Montreal to Sydney Airport leaving from YUL.
Most travellers choose to book seats with Air Canada between YUL and YQY.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is Air Canada.
Located around 26 kilometres from central Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Montreal to Sydney Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
64.89% of flights taking off from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
The address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
You can reach YHU from central Montreal in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Montreal to YQY flight, kick back in one of these hotels near St. Hubert Airport:
About Sydney Airport (YQY)
Hop off your flight from Montreal to Sydney Airport and be sprawled out in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're searching for a comfortable option a short drive from YQY, make your way to Jacques Cartier Motel.
Getting from Sydney Airport (YQY) to central Sydney
Sydney Airport to central Sydney is around 11 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.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Sydney Airport (YQY)
At the moment, 152 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Sydney Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 316 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snap up cheap flights from Montreal to YQY, book your ticket one month ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for landing cheap Montreal to Sydney Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Sydney Airport (YQY)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to visit Sydney. October is when most people book flights from Montreal to Sydney Airport (YQY), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
When booking your Montreal to YQY plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Sydney, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Montreal to Sydney Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF).
More about Sydney
Start your Sydney trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Sydney Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Membertou Heritage Park, Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design and Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science are must-do's during your Sydney adventure.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Sydney, now it's time to discover more of Canada. Journey around 241 kilometres west to Charlottetown to tick off its leading sights. From St. Dunstan's Basilica to L.M. Montgomery's Cavendish National Historic Site of Canada and Beaconsfield Historic House, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 257 kilometres west of Sydney, Truro is another essential stop in Canada. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Bicentennial Botanical Garden, St John's Anglican Church and Rail Yard Mountain Bike Trail Network.