Traveling from Montreal to Almaty Airport (ALA): What you need to know
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is Montreal's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Almaty Airport (ALA) leaving from here.
Almaty Airport is located in Almaty. The city is in the UTC+6 timezone and is ten hours ahead of Montreal.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Montreal to ALA.
With more travelers during peak seasons, it's smart to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL is about 16 miles from central Montreal. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Montreal to Almaty Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
When it comes to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 64.89% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
YHU is around 25 miles from central Montreal. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near St. Hubert Airport the day before your Montreal to ALA flight:
About Almaty Airport (ALA)
Have a late flight from Montreal to Almaty Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near ALA and be in snooze mode sooner:
Go where the road takes you with an Almaty Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from AmiGo!, Hertz or Vladex and see more of Almaty and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Montreal to Almaty Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Almaty Airport (ALA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Almaty Airport is $467. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $963. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Montreal to ALA. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Affordable Montreal to Almaty Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Montreal to Almaty Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Montreal to Almaty Airport (ALA)
February is the quietest month for flights from Montreal to Almaty Airport (ALA), while July is the busiest. Find the ideal time to go to Almaty based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Almaty is July, with temperatures ranging between 54ºF and 90ºF. Lock in your Montreal to ALA plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from Montreal to Almaty Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºF and 37ºF.
More about Almaty
Start your Almaty trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Almaty Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Zenkov Cathedral, Charyn Canyon and Kazan Cathedral are highlights which should feature on every Almaty itinerary.
Explore more of Kazakhstan
Almaty has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Kazakhstan just waiting to be explored. About 160 miles east of Almaty, a trip to Zharkent will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Zharkent Mosque, The Orthodox Church in Zharkent and Muzey Izobrazitel'nogo Iskusstva Im.a.kasteyeva.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Kazakhstan, head for Tekeli, about 140 miles north-east of Almaty. Kora Gorge, Mosque and Fontan Na Ploshchadi are key reasons to visit.
