Flying from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Beijing: what you need to know
The timezone in Beijing is UTC+8. The city is 12 hours ahead of Montreal, where Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is located.
To ensure you get on your flight from YUL to Beijing, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
To travel to China for tourism purposes, you'll need a visa if you hold a passport from Canada. However, visa rules can change and other documentation may be needed depending on the length and purpose of your visit. Always check the most recent guidelines before booking your cheap ticket from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Beijing.
YUL is around 26 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near YUL? If you're catching an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Beijing, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Beijing
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Beijing is $768. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,596. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from YUL to Beijing, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is around 31 kilometres from central Beijing. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 40 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Beijing, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near PEK:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Daxing International Airport (PKX) is roughly 56 kilometres from central Beijing. Once you've disembarked your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Beijing, it'll take you around 1 hour and 3 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near PKX. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from YUL to Beijing:
Best time to go to Beijing
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Beijing while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Beijing, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
Book your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Beijing for July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 21ºC to 35ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap flights from YUL to Beijing around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Beijing
Start your Beijing trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Beijing, check out our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Beijing itinerary.
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