Flying from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Chengdu: what you need to know
The timezone in Chengdu is UTC+8. The city is 12 hours ahead of Montreal, where Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is located.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your YUL to Chengdu flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Searching for a hotel close to YUL? If you've booked an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chengdu, these accommodation options put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
When it comes to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 64.89% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Chengdu
447 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chengdu flight. A return plane ticket starts from 926 €. These fares can change based on availability.
To find cheap flights from YUL to Chengdu, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
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Airports in Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
The distance from Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to central Chengdu is roughly 72 kilometres. It takes about 1 hour 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chengdu, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near TFU:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Central Chengdu is located around 21 kilometres from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU). After your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chengdu has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 30 minutes.
After stepping off your YUL to Chengdu flight, rest your head at a hotel near CTU. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
You can find Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Best time to go to Chengdu
Travel to Chengdu during the high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chengdu during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
When booking your Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chengdu plane ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Chengdu, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from YUL to Chengdu around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Chengdu
Start your Chengdu trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chengdu, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Wuhou Shrine, Jinli Ancient Street and Sichuan Opera Troupe are major attractions which should feature on every Chengdu itinerary.
Explore more of China
Chengdu has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of China you should also see. Around 193 kilometres east of Chengdu, a trip to Nanchong will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like 六合丝博园, 印象嘉陵江文创小镇 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park.
Tianshui is another essential stop in China and is around 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. No trip is complete without dropping by 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城.