Traveling from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know
Cape Town's timezone is UTC+2, making Cape Town six hours ahead of Montreal.
To ensure you get on your YUL to CPT flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for 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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Right now, $598 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $983. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from YUL to CPT, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Of all flights departing from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 64.89% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport from central Montreal, it takes about 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 miles from the airport to the city center.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 2 hours 15 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near YUL. Whether you have an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Cape Town International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
If you have a late Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near CPT:
Follow your own route with a Cape Town International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Carwiz or First - Car Rental and find adventure across Cape Town and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Cape Town International Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town
From Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town is approximately 12 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the center by car.
When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Cape Town International Airport. June is the busiest month to head to Cape Town. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Cape Town, with the temperature ranging from 61ºF to 81ºF.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YUL to CPT in July. Temperatures average between 48ºF and 66ºF then.
Explore more of South Africa
Paarl is just one of the many cities in South Africa waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Cape Town. Around 35 miles away to the north-east, popular attractions include Bretagne Rock, Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails.
Around 60 miles east of Cape Town, Worcester is another essential stop in South Africa. Start your sightseeing at Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.
