Travelling from Montreal to Rome: what you need to know
Montreal's main base, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), is where countless awesome holidays begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Montreal to Rome.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) are Rome's chief entry points.
Around 8 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Montreal to Rome flight.
The timezone in Rome is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Montreal.
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is the most popular route that connects these two cities. There are eight departures a week to pick from. If you have things to finalize before heading off, the last flight from Montreal to Rome is with Air Transat at 20:25. Choose the first YUL to FCO departure operated by Air Canada at 17:10 to maximise your time in Rome.
To ensure you catch your Montreal to Rome flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Rome
Currently, $439 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Rome. The cheapest price for a return flight is $569. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book two months before you want to travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Montreal to Rome flights.
May is the best month for landing an awesome deal on a plane ticket from Montreal to Rome. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Flying from Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Take off from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) on a nonstop flight from Montreal to Rome. From YUL, you can travel directly to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
Keep an eye out for deals with Air Canada. This carrier offers direct Montreal to Rome plane tickets out of 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 traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Montreal to Rome or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
64.89% of flights leaving from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Arriving in Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) is approximately 23 kilometres from the centre of Rome. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 40 minutes.
It usually takes 50 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Montreal to Rome. Book one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and venture far and wide through Rome and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) is about 14 kilometres from central Rome. Once you've disembarked your flight from Montreal to Rome, it takes approximately 40 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you hop on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 40 minutes or so.
You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near CIA. Settle in and get cosy after your Montreal to Rome flight at one of these perfectly located options:
RentSmart24, Sicily by Car and Surprice make collecting a Ciampino-G. B. Pastine International Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Score the best price by reserving your ride from CIA one week ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Rome
January is the quietest month for flights from Montreal to Rome, while August is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to go to Rome based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Montreal to Rome ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Rome to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Montreal to Rome in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
More about Rome
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Rome right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Montreal to Rome:
Colosseum and Trevi Fountain are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Rome to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Roman Forum.
Explore more of Italy
You've done Rome, now it's time to explore more of Italy. Journey around 483 kilometres north-west to Milan to check off its popular sights. From Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano to Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome, Naples is another favourite stop in Italy. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.