Travelling from Montreal to Melbourne: what you need to know
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is Montreal's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Montreal to Melbourne taking off from here.
Hop off the plane at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), the chief entry point to Melbourne.
The timezone in Melbourne is UTC+11, which is 15 hours ahead of Montreal.
To ensure you get on your Montreal to Melbourne flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Melbourne
Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap Montreal to Melbourne flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Montreal to Melbourne throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Flying from Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Travelling from central Montreal to YUL takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a convenient hotel near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Montreal to Melbourne, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Of all flights departing from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 64.89% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
YUL's address is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Arriving in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
The distance from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne is approximately 19 kilometres. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Montreal to Melbourne. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MEL instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt to explore Melbourne and beyond.
Booking your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport (AVV) is roughly 48 kilometres from central Melbourne. Once you've disembarked your flight from Montreal to Melbourne, it'll take you approximately 50 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the journey to take about 2 hours 5 minutes on public transport.
Sixt, Kangaroo Rental and yesaway car hire make picking up an Avalon Airport rental car quick and easy. These suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.
Snap up a deal by booking your ride from AVV three weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
Essendon Airport (MEB)
Travel to the centre after your flight from Montreal to Melbourne has landed. Central Melbourne is around 11 kilometres from Essendon Airport (MEB) and takes roughly 25 minutes to get to by car.
Public transport can take you there in about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Put yourself in the driver's seat of the next chapter of your journey by picking up an Essendon Airport rental car. East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar make getting on the road effortless.
Booking a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Montreal to Melbourne is always a good idea. As well as better deals, you'll get a better selection of vehicle makes and models at MEB.
Best time to go to Melbourne
January is the busiest month for flights from Montreal to Melbourne. To travel when it's less crowded, go to Melbourne in April.
The warmest month in Melbourne is January, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your Montreal to Melbourne ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Montreal to Melbourne in July when temperatures average between 4ºC and 13ºC.
More about Melbourne
Once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Melbourne, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Melbourne:
Federation Square and National Gallery of Victoria are just a couple of the top attractions to add to your Melbourne travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Eureka Skydeck 88.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Melbourne, now it's time to discover other parts of Australia. Journey around 467 kilometres north-east to Canberra to tick off its popular sights. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Australia, consider Geelong, about 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre are among its highlights.