Travelling from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Montreal: what you need to know
Montreal is 7 hours behind Istanbul, where Sabiha Gokcen International Airport is located. Montreal operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from SAW to Montreal.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight from SAW to Montreal with a stopover. To see the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
To visit Canada for tourism purposes, you'll need an embassy visa if you hold a passport from Türkiye (Turkey). However, visa rules can change and you may need other documents depending on the length and purpose of your trip. Always check the most up-to-date guidelines before reserving your cheap ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Montreal.
SAW is around 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 57 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Montreal? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near SAW:
How to find the cheapest flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) to Montreal
$590 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Montreal. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,022. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from SAW to Montreal, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your ticket from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Montreal.
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Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is around 26 kilometres from the centre of Montreal. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Montreal, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near YUL:
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
St. Hubert Airport (YHU) is around 40 kilometres from the centre of Montreal. Once you've disembarked your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Montreal, it'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places where you can make a pit stop near YHU. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from SAW to Montreal at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Montreal
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Montreal. August is the busiest month to visit Montreal. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
Before booking a flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Montreal, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Montreal, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC and -2ºC. Look for cheap flights from SAW to Montreal around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Montreal
Start your Montreal trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Montreal, browse our range of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are attractions you won't want to skip in Montreal.
Complete your Montreal trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Montreal and see the sights on your own schedule. Easily compare options in one place to find your ideal ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport to Montreal.