Flying from Montreal to Charlottetown Airport (YYG): What you need to know
Start your travels at one of Montreal's main airports, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) or St. Hubert Airport (YHU). Check out your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Charlottetown Airport (YYG) leaving from either of these.
The average duration of a direct Montreal to Charlottetown Airport flight is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Charlottetown is one hour ahead of Montreal. Charlottetown Airport is located in Charlottetown, which runs on the UTC-3 timezone.
Choose from 10 direct services each week between Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Charlottetown Airport (YYG). This is the busiest route, with Air Canada offering a 8am departure from YUL to YYG.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Montreal to YYG. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Taking off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Take the express route from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Direct flights from Montreal to Charlottetown Airport (YYG) operate from here.
You can book a direct flight from Montreal to Charlottetown Airport with Air Canada. This leading airline offers services from YUL.
The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with Air Canada from YUL to YYG.
Air Canada is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 72.13% of its services landing on schedule.
YUL is about 26 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Montreal to Charlottetown Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 64.89% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Montreal to YHU in about 1 hour 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near St. Hubert Airport the day before your Montreal to YYG flight:
About Charlottetown Airport (YYG)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Montreal to Charlottetown Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near YYG instead:
Getting from Charlottetown Airport (YYG) to central Charlottetown
Charlottetown Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Charlottetown. How long it'll take to get there by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Charlottetown Airport (YYG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Charlottetown Airport is RM626. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM1,297. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap flights from Montreal to YYG by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Montreal to Charlottetown Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Charlottetown Airport (YYG)
August is the busiest month for flights from Montreal to Charlottetown Airport (YYG). Plan your visit to Charlottetown in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Montreal to YYG plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Charlottetown to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Montreal to Charlottetown Airport in February when temperatures are between -15ºC (5ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF).
More about Charlottetown
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Charlottetown right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Montreal to Charlottetown Airport:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in Charlottetown when you're ready to sightsee. Start exploring at St. Dunstan's Basilica followed by L.M. Montgomery's Cavendish National Historic Site of Canada and Beaconsfield Historic House.
Explore more of Canada
Halifax is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Charlottetown. Around 193 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Halifax Citadel National Historic Site of Canada, Silver Sands Beach and The Halifax Public Gardens.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Canada, consider Moncton, roughly 129 kilometres west of Charlottetown. Irishtown Nature Park, Centennial Park and Acadian Museum are among the biggest draws.