Flying from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
The timezone in Barcelona is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Montreal.
Every week, there are 11 Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flights. To be on board as early as possible, opt for the 20:00 Air Canada flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 23:45 with Air Transat.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your YUL to BCN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Air Canada is your gateway to exploring Barcelona (and perhaps some other great parts of Spain!). Browse the direct flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport offered by this carrier.
Air Canada is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Air Canada is the most punctual carrier offering YUL to BCN flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
$390 is the lowest price for a one-way Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight. A return flight starts at $577. These fares may change depending on availability.
Get cheap tickets from YUL to BCN by booking ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
64.89% of flights that depart Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 2 hours 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to YUL:
Arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
If you have a late Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BCN:
Grab a Barcelona-El Prat Airport rental car and explore Barcelona and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are well-known companies to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Barcelona-El Prat Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to central Barcelona
Barcelona-El Prat Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Barcelona. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting there by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
July is the most popular month for flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Barcelona in January.
When booking your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Barcelona-El Prat Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Barcelona, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC to 31ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap tickets from YUL to BCN sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Puente de Piedra, Museo Pablo Gargallo and El Tubo.
If you want to check out another major destination in Spain, head for Logroño, roughly 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. Concatedral de Santa Maria de la Redonda, Museo de la Rioja and Iglesia de Santiago el Real are the start of reasons to visit.