Flying from Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) to Montreal: what you need to know
Toronto (the location of Region of Waterloo International Airport) and Montreal share the same timezone — UTC-4.
To ensure you get on your flight from YKF to Montreal, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
For a flight within Canada, you don't need a visa or passport. However, you'll have to show another form of identification, like an ID card or driver's licence. Once you've booked cheap tickets from Region of Waterloo International Airport to Montreal, make sure your ID is up to date.
YKF is about 105 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 1 hour and 13 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 4 hours and 5 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near YKF. Whether you've booked an early flight from Region of Waterloo International Airport to Montreal or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) to Montreal
$152 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Region of Waterloo International Airport to Montreal. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $578. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from YKF to Montreal. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
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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're catching a cab, the drive is around 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to YUL if you're taking a late flight from Region of Waterloo International Airport to Montreal. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
St. Hubert Airport (YHU) is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Montreal. Once you've disembarked your flight from Region of Waterloo International Airport to Montreal, it'll take you around 35 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near YHU. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from YKF to Montreal at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Montreal
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Region of Waterloo International Airport to Montreal. August is the busiest month to visit Montreal. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Montreal is July, with the temperature ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Region of Waterloo International Airport to Montreal in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -19ºC and -2ºC. Search for cheap flights from YKF to Montreal around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Montreal
After locking in your flight from Region of Waterloo International Airport to Montreal, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Montreal:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are top sights which should be on any well-planned Montreal itinerary.
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