Travelling from Montreal to Manta Airport (MEC): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Montreal. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Montreal to Manta Airport (MEC) jetting off from here.
Manta Airport is located in Manta. The city operates on the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour behind Montreal.
To ensure you catch your flight from Montreal to MEC, 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.
Peak season means busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 26 kilometres from central Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Montreal to Manta Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
64.89% of flights leaving from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
YHU is about 40 kilometres from central Montreal. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Montreal to MEC flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to St. Hubert Airport:
About Manta Airport (MEC)
Have a late flight from Montreal to Manta Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near MEC and turn in quicker:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Manta Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Goldcar and explore beyond Manta's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Montreal to Manta Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Manta Airport (MEC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Manta Airport is RM1,360. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM2,886. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Montreal to MEC if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Manta Airport (MEC)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Montreal to Manta Airport (MEC). August is the most popular month to visit Manta. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in April.
The warmest month in Manta is April, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Montreal to MEC plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Montreal to Manta Airport in August if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Manta
After booking your flight from Montreal to Manta Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Manta:
Your trip to Manta should come with a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions that belong on your itinerary include Playa de Tarqui, Miraflores Park and Las Malvinas Park.
Explore more of Ecuador
Manta will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Ecuador you'll want to see. Around 161 kilometres south-east of Manta, a trip to Guayaquil will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Amazon Rainforest, Stella Maris Galapagos Luxury Yacht and Palacio de Cristal.
Quito is another essential stop in Ecuador and is around 257 kilometres east of Manta. No trip is complete without dropping by Free Walking Tour Quito, Quito Historic Centre and Catedral Metropolitana de Quito.