Travelling from Beijing to Montreal: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Beijing. Explore your options leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX) when organising your flight from Beijing to Montreal.
Touch down at Montreal's primary gateway, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
The timezone in Montreal is UTC-4, which is 12 hours behind Beijing.
To ensure you catch your Beijing to Montreal flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
Flying during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Montreal
To pick up cheap Beijing to Montreal flights, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when looking for your plane ticket from Beijing to Montreal.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your Beijing to Montreal flight results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'
Flying from Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Beijing to Montreal flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Beijing Capital International Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
PEK is around 26 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Beijing Capital International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Beijing to Montreal or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Of the flights that depart from Beijing Capital International Airport, 79.67% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Split up your Beijing to Montreal flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Daxing International Airport and Montreal are:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
PKX is about 48 kilometres from central Beijing. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book an additional night away? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Daxing International Airport the day before your flight from Beijing to Montreal:
Flights from Daxing International Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 89% of them arriving as expected.
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Beijing to Montreal. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YUL instead:
Grab a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car and discover Montreal and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Alamo and Routes Car Rentals are leading providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport around four weeks ahead of your Beijing to Montreal flight.
YUL is situated at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
St. Hubert Airport (YHU) is roughly 26 kilometres from the centre of Montreal. Following your flight from Beijing to Montreal, it'll take you approximately 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Land, grab your St. Hubert Airport rental car, and set off without skipping a beat. Enterprise and Budget are well-known outlets to select from here.
Avoid filling out forms on the spot and save time at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Reserve your ride from YHU a few weeks in advance so you can simply grab the keys and go.
Best time to go to Montreal
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Beijing to Montreal. August is the busiest month for a trip to Montreal. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Before locking in your Beijing to Montreal tickets, think about what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Montreal, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Look for cheap flights from Beijing to Montreal around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Montreal
Start your Montreal trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Beijing to Montreal, browse our range of hotels including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are essential stops on your Montreal itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Canada waiting to be discovered. About 499 kilometres south-west of Montreal, a trip to Toronto will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Ottawa is another essential stop in Canada and is around 153 kilometres west of Montreal. No journey is complete without experiencing Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.