Travelling from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Mexico City: what you need to know
Approximately 5 hours 14 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Mexico City.
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is located in Montreal. Operating on the UTC-6 timezone, Mexico City is 2 hours behind Montreal.
The busiest route is from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX). You can select from 27 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from YUL to MEX is the 09:02 Aeromexico option. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 23:04 with Aeromexico.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from YUL to Mexico City. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can catch a direct flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Mexico City that arrives at Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX).
Keep an eye out for promotions from Aeromexico. This carrier has direct flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Mexico City.
If you hold a passport from Canada and want to travel to Mexico for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may differ based on the duration of your stay and can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before reserving a cheap ticket from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Mexico City.
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near YUL? If you've booked an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Mexico City, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Mexico City
$249 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Mexico City. Return flights start from $494. These prices can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from YUL to Mexico City, book your journey 2 months ahead of your departure date.
October is the cheapest month for tickets from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Mexico City. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to central Mexico City is roughly 8 kilometres. It takes around 24 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 57 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Mexico City. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MEX instead:
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU) is about 40 kilometres from central Mexico City. After your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Mexico City, it'll take you around 55 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour and 46 minutes on public transport.
Settle in and unpack not long after your flight from YUL to Mexico City at Villa Granada. This comfy accommodation option is a short drive from NLU.
Best time to go to Mexico City
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Mexico City. July is the busiest month to visit Mexico City. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Mexico City for April to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 10ºC to 28ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from YUL to Mexico City in January when temperatures average between 6ºC and 23ºC.
More about Mexico City
After booking your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Mexico City, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mexico City:
Zocalo and Chapultepec Park are a couple of big attractions to add to your Mexico City to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to National Museum of Anthropology.
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