Direct flights to Montreal

Culture vultures are particularly well-catered for on a Montreal holiday with plenty of theatre, art, music and ballet on offer. Montreal is also deservedly recognised as a culinary capital. Mostly though it is the feast of annual festivals of all sorts, from films to beer, which draws travellers to holiday in Montreal.

Located in the Province of Quebec, Montreal is Canada’s second largest city offering an exciting mix of historical architecture, churches and museums to visit. With an abundance of excellent restaurants and a vibrant culture and arts scene, take some time to explore this inviting city.

Direct flights to Montreal – domestic connections

If you are headed to Montreal from another Canadian airport, there are a bunch of direct flights to choose from. In the list below you find the airports with the most frequent direct connections to Montreal – please use the link to learn more about the different flight options.

• Direct flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Montreal (YUL)
• Direct flights from Quebec (YQB) to Montreal (YUL)
• Direct flights from Ottawa (YOW) to Montreal (YUL)
• Direct flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Montreal (YUL)
• Direct flights from Halifax (YHZ) to Montreal (YUL)

International flights from North and South America

When it comes to direct flights, there are also a number of possibilities to choose from if you are traveling from outside the country. Some of the most popular routes are presented below, by following the links you can see the number of flights offered in each case.

• Direct flights from New York (LGA) to Montreal (YUL)
• Direct flights from Cancun (CUN) to Montreal (YUL)
• Direct flights from Punta Cana (PUJ) to Montreal (YUL)
• Direct flights from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Montreal (YUL)
• Direct flights from Chicago (ORD) to Montreal (YUL)

What to see in Montreal

Boasting an impressive setting, you can enjoy a relaxing harbour cruise along the River Lawrence taking in some of Montreal’s amazing views and landmarks. One of the city’s most striking buildings is the dome-shaped Montreal Biosphere. Other sights well worth a visit are the imposing 19th century Christ Church Cathedral and City Hall.

If you’re an art lover, you won’t want to miss the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts or the Modern Art Museum with its impressive collection of modern works including those by Picasso and Warhol. Take a dip into the city’s history with a visit to the McCord Museum which houses a vast collection of archaeological and cultural exhibits.

As hosts of the 1976 Olympic Games, Montreal also has an array of sporting venues, most notably the Olympic Park where you can visit the amazing Biodome with its child friendly exhibits. For those travelling with children a trip to La Ronde amusement park or Montreal’s Insectarium and Planetarium is also a must and great family days out.

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Montreal Climate – from bitter winters to pleasant summers

With predominantly wet, warm summers and cold, snowy winters, the climate of Montreal is varied and seasonal. In winter snowfall is abundant, and snow is common both in spring and autumn. Temperatures well below freezing are experienced in winter, and the bitter weather is exacerbated by wind chill.

Summer brings sunshine and pleasant days, with high humidity on occasion, although highs seldom exceed 25C. Rain can be expected any time of year in Montreal, but summer tends to be the wettest season.