Travelling from Bucharest to Montreal: what you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Bucharest. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Bucharest to Montreal jetting off from here.
Come in for landing at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), the major arrival point in Montreal.
Montreal is six hours behind Bucharest and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your Bucharest to Montreal flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Montreal
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap Bucharest to Montreal flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Bucharest to Montreal throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from Bucharest to Montreal by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' Bucharest to Montreal flights.
Flying from Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
We make it a breeze to book a Bucharest to Montreal flight with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Bucharest, OTP can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 35 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Bucharest to Montreal? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport:
Of the departures from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 71.27% arrive on time at their destination.
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal takes around 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bucharest to Montreal. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YUL instead:
Grab a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car and explore Montreal and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Alamo and Routes Car Rentals are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
The address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
As soon as your flight from Bucharest to Montreal has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Montreal is roughly 26 kilometres from St. Hubert Airport (YHU).
Public transport will get you there in around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Why waste time waiting for public transport? A St. Hubert Airport rental car lets you start exploring right away. Put on your favourite playlist and hit the open road with a set of wheels from Enterprise or Budget.
Pick the vehicle you actually want, not just what's left, by reserving your ride from YHU ahead of time. You can also avoid paying more than you have to, especially during peak travel times.
Best time to go to Montreal
February is the quietest month for flights from Bucharest to Montreal, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Montreal based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Bucharest to Montreal ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Montreal to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Bucharest to Montreal in January when temperatures average between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).
More about Montreal
After booking your flight from Bucharest to Montreal, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Montreal:
Mount Royal Park and Montreal Botanical Garden are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Montreal travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Canada you should also see. Around 499 kilometres south-west of Montreal, a visit to Toronto will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Around 153 kilometres 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.