Traveling from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Basra International Airport (BSR): what you need to know
Basra's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Basra seven hours ahead of Montreal.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your YUL to BSR flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Basra International Airport (BSR)
Currently, $837 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Basra International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,115. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To find cheap tickets from YUL to BSR, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Basra International Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL's address is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 64.89% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport from central Montreal, it takes around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 26 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 2 hours 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Basra International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to YUL:
Arriving at Basra International Airport (BSR)
Consider checking in to Basrah International Airport Hotel after arriving from your Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Basra International Airport flight. It's not too far from BSR and a good choice if you want to get some sleep right away.
Getting from Basra International Airport (BSR) to central Basra
From Basra International Airport, Basra is approximately 16 kilometers away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the center by car.
When to fly to Basra International Airport (BSR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Basra International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Basra in April.
Book your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Basra International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Basra during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 31ºC (88ºF) and 49ºC (120ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from YUL to BSR in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of Iraq
Basra is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Iraq just waiting to be explored. About 451 kilometers north-west of Basra, a trip to Baghdad will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Baghdad Tower, Iraqi Museum and Al-Shaheed Monument.
If you want to check out another corner of Iraq, head for Najaf, about 370 kilometers north-west of Basra. Al Sahlah Great Mosque, Great Mosque of Kufa and Najaf Amusements Park are among the biggest draws.
