Flying from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Manta Airport (MEC): what you need to know
Manta is one hour behind Montreal and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you catch your YUL to MEC flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Manta Airport (MEC)
269 € is the lowest price for a one-way Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Manta Airport flight. Return flights start from 620 €. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from YUL to MEC. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Manta Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from YUL to MEC by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Manta Airport.
Handy information about Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
When it comes to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport's on-time performance, 64.89% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Montreal to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 2 hours 15 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to YUL? If you've booked an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Manta Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Manta Airport (MEC)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MEC if you're catching a late Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Manta Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Manta Airport rental car and discover Manta and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Goldcar are top outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Manta Airport around four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Manta Airport (MEC) to central Manta
Manta Airport to the centre of Manta has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Manta Airport (MEC)
August is the busiest month for flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Manta Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Manta in April.
The warmest month in Manta is April, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Manta Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YUL to MEC in August. Average temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Ecuador
Manta has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Ecuador just waiting to be explored. About 161 kilometres south-east of Manta, a trip to Guayaquil will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Malecon 2000, Las Penas and Parque Historico Guayaquil.
Quito is another well-known destination in Ecuador and is around 257 kilometres east of Manta. No journey is complete without experiencing Quito Old Town, Basilica del Voto Nacional and El Panecillo.
