Flying from Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) to Montreal: what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Grantley Adams International Airport to Montreal and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 30 minutes.
Montreal's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Bridgetown (the location of Grantley Adams International Airport).
To ensure you catch your flight from BGI to Montreal, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
You can reserve a direct flight from Grantley Adams International Airport to Montreal. Start your journey at BGI and end it at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
Get on board with Air Canada. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Grantley Adams International Airport to Montreal.
We make it a cinch to find a flight from BGI to Montreal with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
If you have a passport from Barbados, you will need an ETA to enter Canada. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Grantley Adams International Airport to Montreal for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines ahead of booking and definitely before flying.
To reach BGI from central Bridgetown, it takes about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Grantley Adams International Airport to Montreal? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near BGI:
How to find the cheapest flights from Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) to Montreal
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Grantley Adams International Airport to Montreal is C$379. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$925. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from BGI to Montreal if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
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Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal is roughly 26 kilometres. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Book a hotel close to YUL if you're catching a late flight from Grantley Adams International Airport to Montreal. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
Central Montreal is approximately 40 kilometres from St. Hubert Airport (YHU). After your flight from Grantley Adams International Airport to Montreal has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 35 minutes.
The journey will take roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from BGI to Montreal, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to YHU. These are some great options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Montreal
August is the busiest month for flights from Grantley Adams International Airport to Montreal. To escape the crowds, travel to Montreal in February when it's quieter.
Before you book a flight from Grantley Adams International Airport to Montreal, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Montreal, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC to 28ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from BGI to Montreal in January when temperatures average between -19ºC and -2ºC.
More about Montreal
Start your Montreal trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Grantley Adams International Airport to Montreal, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Montreal itinerary.
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