Travelling from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Montreal: what you need to know
The timezone in Montreal is UTC-4. The city is 10 hours behind Almaty, where Almaty Airport is located.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from ALA to Montreal. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even tour another city. When searching for flights from ALA to Montreal, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
When travelling to Canada for tourism purposes, you will need an embassy visa if you have a passport from Kazakhstan. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need other documents depending on the purpose and length of your stay. Always check the most recent guidelines before booking your cheap ticket from Almaty Airport to Montreal.
ALA is about 24 kilometres from central Almaty. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 37 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Almaty Airport to Montreal? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near ALA:
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Montreal
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Almaty Airport to Montreal is C$792. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,407. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ALA to Montreal if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
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Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to the centre of Montreal takes about 25 minutes by car. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near YUL if you're taking a late flight from Almaty Airport to Montreal. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
The centre of Montreal is about 40 kilometres from St. Hubert Airport (YHU). Once your flight from Almaty Airport to Montreal has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 35 minutes.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
After your flight from ALA to Montreal, unwind at a hotel near YHU. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Montreal
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Almaty Airport to Montreal. August is the most popular month to visit Montreal. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
When booking your flight from Almaty Airport to Montreal, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Montreal, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC and -2ºC. Search for cheap flights from ALA to Montreal sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Montreal
Start your Montreal trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Almaty Airport to Montreal, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Mount Royal Park and Montreal Botanical Garden are just two of the top attractions to put on your Montreal itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Complete your Montreal trip with a car rental
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