Flying from Montreal to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH): What you need to know
Montreal's main base, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Montreal to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH).
The average time for a direct Montreal to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport flight is 6 hours 15 minutes.
Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo is two hours behind Montreal. Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport is located in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, which is in the UTC-6 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Montreal to ZIH.
Peak season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Get there in one go from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Direct flights from Montreal to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH) are available from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from Montreal to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport with Air Canada. This well-known airline offers services from YUL.
Most passengers prefer to fly with Air Canada from YUL to ZIH.
Among carriers on this route, Air Canada has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Montreal to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, data shows 64.89% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
You can reach YHU from central Montreal in approximately 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Montreal to ZIH flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to St. Hubert Airport:
About Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
Book a hotel close to ZIH if you're catching a late flight from Montreal to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Firefly and explore beyond Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo's main sights.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Montreal to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
At the moment, 168 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 320 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book eight months before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Montreal to ZIH.
The best month for picking up cheap Montreal to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport tickets is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. May is the quietest month to visit Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. July is when most people book flights from Montreal to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport (ZIH), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
When booking your Montreal to ZIH plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Montreal to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport in February when temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo
After booking your flight from Montreal to Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Internacional Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo:
Playa Varadero and Playa la Ropa are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Playa Blanca.
Explore more of Mexico
Extend your Mexico adventure with a visit to Álvaro Obregón, located about 290 kilometres north-east of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. San José is just one of the top sights to discover here.
Morelia is another sought-after destination in Mexico and is around 241 kilometres north of Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. No trip is complete without visiting Letras Morelia Catedral, Templo de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. And Palacio Municipal de Morelia.
