Flying from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Castries: what you need to know
Castries's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Montreal (the location of Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport).
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 board your flight from YUL to Castries.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
You can visit Saint Lucia for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from Canada. But before booking your flight tickets from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Castries, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may need some documentation if your trip is for business or another reason.
YUL is about 26 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 2 hours and 15 minutes.
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How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Castries
C$199 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Castries. A return flight starts at C$433. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YUL to Castries if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
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Airports in Castries
Hewanorra Airport (UVF)
Hewanorra Airport (UVF) is around 56 kilometres from the centre of Castries. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 1 hour and 9 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Castries, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near UVF:
George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU)
The centre of Castries is located around 3 kilometres from George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU). After your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Castries has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 6 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in about 40 minutes.
There are some great places to drop your things at near SLU. Unwind and get cozy after your flight from YUL to Castries at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Castries
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Castries. July is the most popular month to travel to Castries. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Castries is September, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Castries in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from YUL to Castries in February when temperatures average between 24ºC and 28ºC.
More about Castries
Start your Castries trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Castries, explore our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Derek Walcott Square, Morne Fortune and Immaculate Conception Church are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Castries itinerary.
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