Flying from Montreal to Dakhla Airport (VIL): What you need to know
Dakhla Airport is located in Dakhla. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of Montreal.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Montreal to VIL. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 19 kilometres from central Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Montreal-Trudeau International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Montreal to Dakhla Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
65% of flights that leave from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport land at their destination on time.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Montreal to YHU in about 1 hour. The airport is roughly 23 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Montreal Metropolitan Airport the day before your Montreal to VIL flight:
About Dakhla Airport (VIL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Montreal to Dakhla Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near VIL instead:
Follow your own route with a Dakhla Airport rental car. Book your wheels from CMB Cars, Dakhla Best Car or FoxCar and see more of Dakhla and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Montreal to Dakhla Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Dakhla Airport (VIL) to central Dakhla
Dakhla Airport is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Dakhla. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Dakhla Airport (VIL)
Right now, RM3,130 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Dakhla Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM3,535. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Montreal to VIL. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Montreal to Dakhla Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Montreal to VIL.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Dakhla Airport (VIL)
December is the busiest month for flights from Montreal to Dakhla Airport (VIL). Visit Dakhla in May for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Dakhla is September, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Montreal to VIL plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Montreal to Dakhla Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Dakhla
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Dakhla right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Montreal to Dakhla Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Dakhla Experience - Surf House, Sahara Sailing and Péninsule de Oued Ed-Dahab are top attractions which should feature on every Dakhla itinerary.
