Travelling from Montreal to London: what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Montreal. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Montreal to London taking off from here.
London has a variety of airports you can fly into. Land at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). Alternatively, arrive at London Luton Airport (LTN) or London City Airport (LCY).
6 hours 43 minutes is the average journey time for a direct flight from Montreal to London. Following the UTC+0 timezone, London is 4 hours ahead of Montreal.
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the most popular route that connects these two cities. There are 75 weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from Montreal to London is with Air Canada at 22:20. Go for the first YUL to LHR departure operated by Air Canada at 18:40 if you're more of an early bird.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Montreal to London. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
You can travel to United Kingdom for tourism purposes without a visa if you have a passport from Canada. But before reserving your cheap flight from Montreal to London, make sure you have the latest information. Visa rules can change, and you may require some documentation if your trip is for business or another reason.
Flying from Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Start your journey at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), which offers a range of direct flights from Montreal to London. From YUL, you can fly straight into London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
You'll have your pick of carriers that offer direct flights from Montreal to London leaving from YUL. Get on board with any of these:
Travelling from central Montreal to YUL takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a convenient hotel close to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Montreal to London, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London is roughly 31 kilometres. It takes around 57 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour and 1 minute.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Montreal to London. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
After your flight from Montreal to London has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 1 hour and 19 minutes by car. Central London is approximately 80 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport (LGW).
The journey will take roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near LGW. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Montreal to London:
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to London
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to London is $371. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $852. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Book 10 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from Montreal to London.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Montreal to London. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Best time to go to London
February is the quietest month for flights from Montreal to London, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit London based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from Montreal to London, consider the type of weather you like best. July is the warmest month in London, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap ticket from Montreal to London in January when temperatures average between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
Start your London trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Montreal to London, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace are popular attractions which should be on any good London itinerary.
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