Travelling from Montreal to Albany International Airport (ALB): What you need to know
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is Montreal's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Montreal to Albany International Airport (ALB) jetting off from here.
Montreal and Albany (where Albany International Airport is located) share the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch once you land.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Montreal to ALB.
Travelling during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL is around 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 get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Montreal to Albany International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
64.89% of flights departing from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Montreal to YHU in around 1 hour 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near St. Hubert Airport the day before your Montreal to ALB flight:
About Albany International Airport (ALB)
Consider booking a hotel close to ALB if you have a late flight from Montreal to Albany International Airport. Choose one of these options and be in bed sooner:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Albany International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and see more of Albany and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Montreal to Albany International Airport flight.
ALB is located at 737 Albany-Shaker Road.
Getting from Albany International Airport (ALB) to central Albany
Albany International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Albany. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Albany International Airport (ALB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Albany International Airport is $522. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $829. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Montreal to ALB, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Montreal to Albany International Airport ticket.
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Find an affordable flight from Montreal to Albany International Airport by using filters. Choose your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Montreal to Albany International Airport (ALB)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Montreal to Albany International Airport (ALB). August is when most people visit Albany. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in April.
Before locking in your Montreal to ALB flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Albany, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 29ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Montreal to Albany International Airport in January when temperatures are between -13ºC and 4ºC.
More about Albany
Once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Albany International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Albany:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Erie Canal System, Hudson Valley and Albany Institute of History & Art are popular attractions which should be on any good Albany itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Albany, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel around 225 kilometres south to New York to check off its leading sights. From Central Park to Manhattan Skyline and Statue of Liberty, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you want to check out another corner of the United States, head for Boston, roughly 225 kilometres east of Albany. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Quincy Market are the start of reasons to visit.