Flying from Montreal to Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO): What you need to know
Planning your vacation begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Montreal. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO) jetting off from here.
Take off on a direct Montreal to Grand Bahama International Airport flight and you'll be traveling for around 3 hours 35 minutes.
Montreal and Freeport (where Grand Bahama International Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch on arrival.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Montreal to FPO. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're heading away during a public holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
You can hop on a direct flight from Montreal to Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO) out of Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
You'll find a direct flight from Montreal to Grand Bahama International Airport with Sunwing. This top carrier operates departures from YUL.
Sunwing sees the most traveler bookings for flights from YUL to FPO.
The journey from central Montreal to YUL takes around 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometers in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your vacation? Stay near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Montreal to Grand Bahama International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
64.89% of flights that take off from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport make it to their destination on time.
The address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Montreal to YHU in about 1 hour 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometers away, and getting there by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Start your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Montreal to FPO flight, unwind in one of these hotels near St. Hubert Airport:
About Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO)
Consider staying in a hotel near FPO if you have a late flight from Montreal to Grand Bahama International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Grand Bahama International Airport is $259. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $595. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To score cheap flights from Montreal to FPO, book your plane ticket one month ahead of your planned departure.
June is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Montreal to Grand Bahama International Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Freeport. August is when most people book flights from Montreal to Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
The warmest month in Freeport is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Book your Montreal to FPO plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Montreal to Grand Bahama International Airport in January when temperatures are between 18ºC (64ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF).
More about Freeport
Start your Freeport trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Montreal to Grand Bahama International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Freeport when you're ready to go sightseeing. Make your way to Shark Alley followed by Grand Bahama Wall and Taino Beach.
Explore more of the Bahamas
Nassau is just one of the many places in the Bahamas waiting to be explored after you've experienced Freeport. Around 209 kilometers away to the south-east, popular attractions include Beautiful beach, Aqua Shores - Luxury Powerboat Tours Bahamas and Marine Habitat at Atlantis.
Another favorite stop in the Bahamas, Marsh Harbour is about 161 kilometers east of Freeport. Make room in your schedule for highlights including B.A.I.C. Park.