Travelling from Split Airport (SPU) to Montreal: what you need to know
The timezone in Montreal is UTC-4. The city is five hours behind Split, where Split Airport is located.
To avoid missing your SPU to Montreal flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from SPU to Montreal. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Lyon Saint-Exupery International Airport (LYS)
Located around 11 kilometres from central Split, SPU can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near SPU. Whether you have an early flight from Split Airport to Montreal or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:
Of the flights that depart from Split Airport, 77.36% land on schedule at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Split Airport (SPU) to Montreal
$506 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Split Airport to Montreal flight. A return flight ticket starts from $1,388. These fares may change depending on availability.
To find cheap flights from SPU to Montreal, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for a Split Airport to Montreal ticket.
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Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is around 26 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel close to YUL if you have a late flight from Split Airport to Montreal. Settle into one of these options and make arrival day easier:
Grab a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car and explore Montreal and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Alamo and Routes Car Rentals are popular providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from SPU to Montreal.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
St. Hubert Airport (YHU) is about 40 kilometres from central Montreal. Once you've hopped off your flight from Split Airport to Montreal, it'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to YHU. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your SPU to Montreal flight:
Grab a St. Hubert Airport rental car and make every stop one of your choosing. You can choose from top rental outlets like Enterprise and Budget.
Avoid filling out paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from YHU in advance so you can simply pick up the keys and get on your way.
Best time to go to Montreal
Carefully consider your trip dates before locking in your flight from Split Airport to Montreal. The city buzzes during high season, but hotel prices are typically higher and major attractions can get crowded. Plan your trip to Montreal in the off-season if you prefer a more relaxed vibe.
Book a Split Airport to Montreal flight ticket with a departure in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 14ºC to 28ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SPU to Montreal in January when temperatures average between -19ºC and -2ºC.
More about Montreal
After booking your flight from Split Airport to Montreal, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Montreal:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Montreal Botanical Garden, Mount Royal Park and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are leading attractions which should feature on any good Montreal itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Montreal, now it's time to explore other parts of Canada. Travel about 499 kilometres south-west to Toronto to tick off its leading sights. From CN Tower to Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another corner of Canada, consider Ottawa, about 153 kilometres west of Montreal. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are the start of reasons to visit.