Traveling from Warsaw to Montreal: what you need to know
Planning your flight from Warsaw to Montreal begins with finding the best airport to kick off your trip. Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW), Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI) and Warsaw-Radom Airport (RDO) are the main terminals in Warsaw.
Hop off the plane at Montreal's major arrival point, Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL).
Montreal's timezone is UTC-5, making Montreal six hours behind Warsaw.
To ensure you catch your Warsaw to Montreal flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Montreal
To find cheap Warsaw to Montreal flights, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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Flying from Warsaw
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
WAW is around 6 kilometers from central Warsaw. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Warsaw to Montreal? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Warsaw Chopin Airport:
Warsaw Chopin Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart WAW arrive at their destination on time.
Warsaw-Radom Airport (RDO)
You can reserve a ticket from Warsaw to Montreal leaving from Warsaw-Radom Airport (RDO) with a stopover. Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is a busy connecting point.
The journey time to RDO from the center of Warsaw is around 2 hours on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 88 kilometers or so.
Make catching an early Warsaw to Montreal flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels near Warsaw-Radom Airport and get to the check-in counter without rushing:
With 97% of its departing flights arriving without delays, RDO is a dependable starting point for your adventure.
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL)
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau 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.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you have a late flight from Warsaw to Montreal, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near YUL:
Explore without limits with a Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals and see more of Montreal and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal St Hubert Airport (YHU)
Montreal St Hubert Airport (YHU) is about 11 kilometers from the center of Montreal. After your flight from Warsaw to Montreal, it takes approximately 25 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city center in 1 hour or so.
After your flight from Warsaw to Montreal, rest your head at a hotel near YHU. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Touch down, collect your Montreal St Hubert Airport rental car, and hit the road without skipping a beat. Enterprise and Budget are well-known providers to select from here.
Avoid filling out paperwork at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Reserve your ride from YHU in advance so you can simply get the keys and go.
Best time to go to Montreal
November is the quietest month for flights from Warsaw to Montreal, while July is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to go to Montreal based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Montreal is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Warsaw to Montreal ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap flights from Warsaw to Montreal in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) on average.
More about Montreal
After booking your flight from Warsaw to Montreal, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Montreal:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal, Montreal International Jazz Festival and Cirque du Soleil are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Montreal itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Montreal, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Travel about 161 kilometers west to Ottawa to tick off its leading attractions. From Rideau Canal National Historic Site to Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Laval is another essential stop in Canada and is around 16 kilometers northwest of Montreal. No journey is complete without dropping by Cosmodôme, Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles and Nature Center.