Flying from Montreal to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Montreal. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Montreal to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) departing from here.
Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport is located in Cuzco. The city operates on the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour behind Montreal.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Montreal to CUZ. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, 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)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Montreal to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
Of the departures from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 64.89% arrive on time at their destination.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
You can arrive at YHU from the centre of Montreal in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near St. Hubert Airport the day before your Montreal to CUZ flight:
About Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Montreal to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near CUZ:
Grab an Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport rental car and discover Cuzco and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sixt, FlexWays and Europcar are popular outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Montreal to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) to central Cuzco
Central Cuzco is about 3 kilometres from Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)
Right now, $512 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,041. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Montreal to CUZ if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)
August is the most popular month for flights from Montreal to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ). Visit Cuzco in April for a more laid-back experience.
Lock in a Montreal to CUZ flight ticket departing in October if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Cuzco to range from 6ºC to 18ºC.
July has temperatures of between 2ºC and 17ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Montreal to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cuzco
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Cuzco right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Montreal to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Temple of the Sun (Coricancha), Centro Historico de Cusco and Saqsaywaman are leading attractions which should be on any good Cuzco itinerary.
Explore more of Peru
Cuzco has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Peru you'll want to see. About 290 kilometres south-east of Cuzco, a visit to Juliaca will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Plaza de Armas, Iglesia Matriz de Santa Catalina and Micaela Bastidas Park.
Ayacucho is another must-experience destination in Peru and is around 257 kilometres west of Cuzco. No trip is complete without visiting Plaza de Armas of Ayacucho, Museo de la Memoria and Templo De San Juan Bautista.