Traveling from Moscow to Montreal: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your trip from in Moscow. Explore your options leaving from Vnukovo Airport (VKO) or Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) when searching for a flight from Moscow to Montreal.
Touch down at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), the major arrival point in Montreal.
Montreal is seven hours behind Moscow and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your Moscow to Montreal flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Moscow to Montreal
Booking early is often the key to locking in a cheap Moscow to Montreal flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your Moscow to Montreal flight, browse these options when setting off from Moscow Domodedovo Airport:
Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Depending on traffic, you can drive to DME from Moscow's center in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometers away.
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Moscow Domodedovo Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 55.67%.
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is approximately 16 kilometers from the center of Montreal. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 25 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to YUL if you have a late flight from Moscow to Montreal. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car and explore Montreal and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Alamo and Routes Car Rentals are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
As soon as your flight from Moscow to Montreal has hit the runway, you can reach the city center in around 35 minutes by car. Central Montreal is approximately 26 kilometers from St. Hubert Airport (YHU).
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
Grab a St. Hubert Airport rental car and make every stop one of your choosing. You can choose from top providers like Enterprise and Budget.
Typically, the earlier you book, the better the prices and selection of vehicles. Reserve your ride from YHU as soon as your plans are confirmed.
Best time to go to Montreal
February is the quietest month for flights from Moscow to Montreal, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Montreal based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Montreal is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Moscow to Montreal ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Search for cheap flights from Moscow to Montreal around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Montreal
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Montreal right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Moscow to Montreal:
Mount Royal Park and Montreal Botanical Garden are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Montreal itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Montreal. Around 499 kilometers to the south-west, popular attractions include CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
If you're ready to explore another side of Canada, head for Ottawa, roughly 153 kilometers west of Montreal. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are key reasons to visit.
