Flying from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI): what you need to know
The timezone in Kota Kinabalu is UTC+8, which is 12 hours ahead of Montreal.
Leave plenty of time to catch your YUL to BKI flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight is 501 €. A return plane ticket right now is 955 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from YUL to BKI, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
64.89% of flights that take off from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours 15 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near YUL:
Arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BKI instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Kota Kinabalu International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from NH Travel, Green Motion or Keddy By Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Kota Kinabalu and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Kota Kinabalu International Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) to central Kota Kinabalu
Kota Kinabalu International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Kota Kinabalu. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Kota Kinabalu International Airport for May if you want to explore Kota Kinabalu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YUL to BKI in February. Average temperatures are between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of Malaysia
Sandakan is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Kota Kinabalu. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan Memorial Park and Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC).
Tawau is another sought-after destination in Malaysia and is around 274 kilometres south-east of Kota Kinabalu. No trip is complete without visiting Teck Guan Cocoa Museum, Tawau Bell Tower (The Belfry) and Masjid Al-Khauthar, Sabindo Tawau, Sabah..
