Travelling from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Montreal: what you need to know
Castlegar Airport is located in Castlegar. Following the UTC-4 timezone, Montreal is three hours ahead of Castlegar.
Give yourself enough time to catch your YCG to Montreal flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. A good rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
YCG is around 2 miles from central Castlegar. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 30 minutes.
In search of a hotel near YCG? If you're boarding an early flight from Castlegar Airport to Montreal, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
How to find the cheapest flights from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Montreal
£204 is currently the best price for a one-way Castlegar Airport to Montreal flight. A return plane ticket starts from £468. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from YCG to Montreal, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
Finding cheap tickets from Castlegar Airport to Montreal is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to get the lowest prices across every month and pick up a fantastic deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from YCG to Montreal by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Castlegar Airport to Montreal.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The distance from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal is roughly 16 miles. It'll take you around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Castlegar Airport to Montreal. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YUL instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals and venture far and wide through Montreal and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport around four weeks before your flight from YCG to Montreal.
The address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
The centre of Montreal is around 25 miles from St. Hubert Airport (YHU). After your flight from Castlegar Airport to Montreal has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 35 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near YHU. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your YCG to Montreal flight:
Touch down, collect your St. Hubert Airport rental car, and hit the road without missing a beat. Enterprise and Budget are popular outlets to take your pick of here.
Lock in the vehicle you want, not just what's left over, by booking your ride from YHU in advance. You'll also avoid last-minute price surges, especially during busy airport times.
Best time to go to Montreal
Before you book your flights from Castlegar Airport to Montreal, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Montreal offers a lively atmosphere and plenty to do, while low season brings better hotel deals and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in Montreal is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Castlegar Airport to Montreal plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YCG to Montreal in January when temperatures average between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF).
More about Montreal
Start your Montreal trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Castlegar Airport to Montreal, browse our range of hotels including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Montreal Botanical Garden, Mount Royal Park and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are attractions you won't want to skip in Montreal.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Montreal, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Journey about 310 miles south-west to Toronto to check off its top sights. From CN Tower to Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Ottawa is another standout destination in Canada and is around 95 miles west of Montreal. No trip is complete without seeing Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.
