Flying from Nanaimo to Montreal: what you need to know
Your next exciting journey begins at one of Nanaimo's main airports, Nanaimo Harbour Seaplane Base Airport (ZNA) or Nanaimo Airport (YCD). Check out your options for booking a flight from Nanaimo to Montreal leaving from either of these bases.
The major entry paths to Montreal are Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and St. Hubert Airport (YHU).
Montreal's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Montreal four hours ahead of Nanaimo.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your Nanaimo to Montreal flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nanaimo to Montreal
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap Nanaimo to Montreal flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
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Arriving in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Montreal. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 25 minutes.
It usually takes 45 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Nanaimo to Montreal, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near YUL:
Grab a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car and discover Montreal and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Alamo and Routes Car Rentals are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
After your flight from Nanaimo to Montreal has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central Montreal is roughly 26 kilometres from St. Hubert Airport (YHU).
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
Touch down, grab your St. Hubert Airport rental car, and set off without missing a beat. Enterprise and Budget are leading providers to pick from here.
Lock in the vehicle you want, not just what's left, by securing your ride from YHU ahead of your arrival. You can also avoid paying extra, especially during peak travel times.
More about Montreal
Once you've booked your flight from Nanaimo to Montreal, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Montreal:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are essential stops on your Montreal itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Montreal, now it's time to discover other corners of Canada. Travel around 499 kilometres south-west to Toronto to check off its must-visit sights. From CN Tower to Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 153 kilometres west of Montreal, Ottawa is another essential stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.
