Travelling from Milan to Montreal: what you need to know
Planning your flight from Milan to Montreal begins with finding the most convenient airport to start your trip. Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) and Milan Linate Airport (LIN) are the main terminals in Milan.
Hop off the plane at Montreal's chief entry point, Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL).
The average length of a direct Milan to Montreal flight is 8 hours 40 minutes.
Montreal's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Montreal six hours behind Milan.
The most popular route for flights from Milan to Montreal is from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL). Take your pick of five services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to be on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MXP to YUL is the 11:20 Air Canada service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the last scheduled departure is at 13:35 with Air Canada.
Give yourself enough time to make your Milan to Montreal flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Montreal
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap Milan to Montreal flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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Flying from Milan
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can get a direct flight from Milan to Montreal jetting off from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). Begin your journey at MXP and touch down at Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL).
Air Canada is a popular carrier that offers direct Milan to Montreal plane tickets from MXP.
We make it a cinch to find a Milan to Montreal flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Milan Malpensa Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Milan, MXP can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Milan Malpensa Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Milan to Montreal or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Milan Malpensa Airport, 76% of flights complete their journey on time.
Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY)
Break up your Milan to Montreal flight with a stop so you can freshen up or cross a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Milan Bergamo Airport and Montreal include:
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
Marseille Airport (MRS)
Toulouse Airport (TLS)
BGY is about 48 kilometres from central Milan. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Milan to Montreal, kick back in one of these hotels close to Milan Bergamo Airport:
Milan Bergamo Airport has an on-time performance of 75%. This figure sheds light on how often flights departing from this airport reach their destination on time.
Milan Linate Airport (LIN)
Booking a ticket from Milan to Montreal with one or more stops can give you more choice of departure times on top of cheaper fares. When departing from Milan Linate Airport (LIN), here are a few places you can detour to on the way to Montreal:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
From the centre of Milan, LIN is around 8 kilometres away. It takes roughly 20 minutes to arrive by car and 30 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Milan Linate Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Milan to Montreal flight:
LIN has a very good on-time arrivals rating of 83%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on schedule and reach your final stop as expected.
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL)
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL) to central Montreal takes around 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Milan to Montreal. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YUL instead:
Grab a Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport rental car and explore Montreal and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Alamo and Routes Car Rentals are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
The street address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal St Hubert Airport (YHU)
Central Montreal is around 11 kilometres from Montreal St Hubert Airport (YHU). As soon as your flight from Milan to Montreal has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 25 minutes.
The trip will take roughly 1 hour on public transport.
After your flight from Milan to Montreal, kick back at a hotel close to YHU. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Why wait? A Montreal St Hubert Airport rental car lets you start exploring right away. Turn up the music and hit the road with a set of wheels from Enterprise or Budget.
Avoid filling out paperwork at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Reserve your ride from YHU ahead of time so you can just grab the keys and get going.
Best time to go to Montreal
July is the most popular month for flights from Milan to Montreal. To avoid the crowds, visit Montreal in November.
Before locking in your Milan to Montreal tickets, think about the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Montreal, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 28ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Milan to Montreal in January when temperatures average between -19ºC and -2ºC.
More about Montreal
Start your Montreal trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Milan to Montreal, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal and Montreal International Jazz Festival are a couple of major attractions to add to your Montreal travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Cirque du Soleil.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Montreal, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Travel around 161 kilometres west to Ottawa to tick off its top sights. From Rideau Canal National Historic Site to Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Canada, head for Laval, about 16 kilometres northwest of Montreal. Cosmodôme, Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles and Nature Centre are among its highlights.