Travelling from Montreal to Castries: what you need to know
Montreal's main base, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Montreal to Castries.
Hop off your plane in Castries at George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) or Hewanorra Airport (UVF).
Montreal and Castries follow the same timezone, UTC-4.
Leave plenty of time to catch your Montreal to Castries flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Castries
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap Montreal to Castries flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Montreal to Castries is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across each month and walk away with an awesome deal.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a better deal comes up on cheap flights from Montreal to Castries.
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Flying from Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL is about 16 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Montreal to Castries or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 64.89% of flights complete their journey on time.
The address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Arriving in Castries
George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU)
George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) to central Castries takes around 5 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 2 kilometres away.
It usually takes 40 minutes to get there on public transport.
Book a hotel close to SLU if you have a late flight from Montreal to Castries. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a George F. L. Charles Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Drive A Matic, Final Rentals or Sixt and venture far and wide through Castries and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from George F. L. Charles Airport around one week in advance of your Montreal to Castries flight.
Hewanorra Airport (UVF)
After your flight from Montreal to Castries has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 1 hour 10 minutes by car. Central Castries is approximately 31 kilometres from Hewanorra Airport (UVF).
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near UVF. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Montreal to Castries:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Hewanorra Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Drive A Matic, Sixt or Final Rentals and be on your way in a flash.
Call dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from UVF one week ahead of time often means more savings and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Castries
June is the busiest month for flights from Montreal to Castries. To escape the crowds, visit Castries in February.
Before locking in your Montreal to Castries tickets, think about the kind of weather you prefer. September is the warmest month in Castries, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Montreal to Castries in February when temperatures average between 24ºC (75ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Castries
Start your Castries trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Castries, browse 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 start. Derek Walcott Square, Morne Fortune and Immaculate Conception Church are highlights which should be on any good Castries itinerary.
Explore more of Saint Lucia
Castries has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Saint Lucia waiting to be discovered. Around 32 kilometres south of Castries, a trip to Vieux Fort will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Maria Islands Museum, Anse Des Sables Beach and YoungFaith Park.
Head 24 kilometres south-east from Castries to visit Micoud, another favourite stop in Saint Lucia. Be sure to check out Josephine Splash Park and Ti Rocher Community Park.
