Travelling from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Montreal: what you need to know
The timezone in Montreal is UTC-4. The city is 5 hours behind Zagreb, where Franjo Tudman Airport is located.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from ZAG to Montreal. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
You will need an ETA for Canada if you have a passport from Croatia and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements change frequently. So before booking your cheap ticket from Franjo Tudman Airport to Montreal, check with your airline and the destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
ZAG is around 16 kilometres from central Zagreb. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 58 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Montreal? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near ZAG:
How to find the cheapest flights from Franjo Tudman Airport (ZAG) to Montreal
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Franjo Tudman Airport to Montreal is C$418. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$889. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ZAG 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 is around 25 minutes by car. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 2 hours and 15 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Montreal. Book one of these accommodation options near YUL instead:
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
Central Montreal is located around 40 kilometres from St. Hubert Airport (YHU). After your flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Montreal has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 35 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near YHU. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from ZAG to Montreal:
Best time to go to Montreal
August is the most popular month for flights from Franjo Tudman Airport to Montreal. To avoid the crowds, visit Montreal in February when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Montreal for July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 14ºC to 28ºC.
Search for cheap flights from ZAG to Montreal in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -19ºC and -2ºC on average.
More about Montreal
After booking your flight from Franjo Tudman Airport to Montreal, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Montreal:
Mount Royal Park and Montreal Botanical Garden are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Montreal travel 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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