Flying from Belfast to Montreal: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Belfast. Explore your options leaving from Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) when booking your flight from Belfast to Montreal.
Hop off the plane at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), the primary gateway of Montreal.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Belfast to Montreal.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
If you hold a passport from United Kingdom, you will need an ETA to visit Canada. This applies when booking a cheap flight from Belfast to Montreal for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you book and definitely before flying.
Flying from Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for flights from Belfast to Montreal leaving from Belfast International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Belfast, BFS can be reached in approximately 31 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 2 hours and 2 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near Belfast International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Belfast to Montreal, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Split up your flight from Belfast to Montreal with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Belfast International Airport and Montreal are:
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
BHD is around 8 kilometres from central Belfast. It'll take 12 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 22 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from Belfast to Montreal? Check in to a hotel near George Best Belfast City Airport before your trip officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal is approximately 26 kilometres. It'll take you around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 2 hours and 15 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Belfast to Montreal, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near YUL:
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
Once your flight from Belfast to Montreal has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Montreal is approximately 40 kilometres from St. Hubert Airport (YHU).
The trip will take roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near YHU. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Belfast to Montreal:
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Montreal
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Montreal is C$411. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$793. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap flights from Belfast to Montreal if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Belfast to Montreal throughout the month. It's the best way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flights from Belfast to Montreal. You don't need to search every day to see whether prices have dropped. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Belfast to Montreal.
Best time to go to Montreal
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Belfast to Montreal. August is the busiest month for a trip to Montreal. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Montreal is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Belfast to Montreal in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC and -2ºC. Look for cheap flights from Belfast to Montreal sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Montreal
After booking your flight from Belfast to Montreal, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Montreal:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are major attractions which should be on any good Montreal itinerary.
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