Flying from Montreal to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT): what you need to know
Countless great adventures start at one of Montreal's main airports, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) or St. Hubert Airport (YHU). Explore your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) taking off from either of these.
Thunder Bay's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Montreal. Thunder Bay International Airport is located in Thunder Bay.
To ensure you get on your flight from Montreal to YQT, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling over a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
From central Montreal, YUL is around 16 miles away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to get there.
Booked an early flight from Montreal to Thunder Bay International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
About Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Montreal to Thunder Bay International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YQT instead:
Getting from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to central Thunder Bay
From Thunder Bay International Airport, Thunder Bay is approximately 4 miles away. It takes around 11 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 17 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
£120 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Thunder Bay International Airport. Return flights start from £248. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from Montreal to YQT. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
April is the quietest time to travel to Thunder Bay. Alternatively, join the crowds and take off in July. This is the busiest month for flights from Montreal to Thunder Bay International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Thunder Bay. The warmest month is July. Lock in your flights from Montreal to YQT during then and you can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 24ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Montreal to Thunder Bay International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -21ºC and -5ºC on average.
More about Thunder Bay
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Thunder Bay right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Montreal to Thunder Bay International Airport:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Terry Fox Monument, Fort William Historical Park and Amethyst Mine Panorama are essential stops on your Thunder Bay itinerary.
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