Traveling from Medellin to Montreal: what you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Medellin. Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Medellin to Montreal taking off from here.
Touch down at Montreal's chief entry point, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
Montreal's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Montreal one hour ahead of Medellin.
Leave enough time to make your Medellin to Montreal flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Montreal
Booking early is often the key to locking in a cheap Medellin to Montreal flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Medellin to Montreal throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Flying from Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
We make it easy to book a Medellin to Montreal flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ)
Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG)
To reach MDE from central Medellin, it'll take around 35 minutes if you're traveling by car. It's roughly 11 miles from the airport to the city center.
Booked an early flight from Medellin to Montreal? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Jose Maria Cordova International Airport:
69.76% of flights taking off from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport land at their destination on time.
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The distance from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal is roughly 10 miles. It'll take you around 25 minutes to get to the center driving.
Getting to the center by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Medellin to Montreal. Book one of these accommodation options near YUL instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals and see more of Montreal and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport about four weeks in advance of your Medellin to Montreal flight.
YUL is situated at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
After your flight from Medellin to Montreal has landed, you can reach the city center in about 35 minutes by car. Central Montreal is approximately 16 miles from St. Hubert Airport (YHU).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Grab a St. Hubert Airport rental car and make your journey as spontaneous as you want. You can select from top companies like Enterprise and Budget.
Avoid filling out forms at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Secure your ride from YHU a few weeks in advance so you can just grab the keys and go.
Best time to go to Montreal
February is the quietest month for flights from Medellin to Montreal, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Montreal based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Medellin to Montreal tickets, think about what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Montreal, with temperatures ranging from 57ºF to 82ºF.
January sees average temperatures of between -2ºF and 28ºF. Look for cheap flights from Medellin to Montreal around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Montreal
Start your Montreal trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Medellin to Montreal, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Mount Royal Park and Montreal Botanical Garden are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Montreal itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Montreal. Around 310 miles to the south-west, check out popular attractions including CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Around 95 miles west of Montreal, Ottawa is another essential stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.
