Flying from Montreal to Cardiff Airport (CWL): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Montreal. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Cardiff Airport (CWL) out of here.
Cardiff is four hours ahead of Montreal. Cardiff Airport is located in Cardiff, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Montreal to CWL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Peak season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL 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 get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Montreal to Cardiff Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
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)
YHU is about 40 kilometres from central Montreal. It takes 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near St. Hubert Airport the day before your Montreal to CWL flight:
About Cardiff Airport (CWL)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Montreal to Cardiff Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CWL instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Cardiff Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Keddy By Europcar or Enterprise and chase adventure across Cardiff and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks in advance of your Montreal to Cardiff Airport flight.
Getting from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to central Cardiff
Cardiff Airport to central Cardiff is around 14 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary based on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
$414 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Cardiff Airport. Return flights start from $1,698. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Montreal to CWL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
Cheap Montreal to Cardiff Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Cardiff Airport (CWL)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Montreal to Cardiff Airport (CWL). June is the busiest month to travel to Cardiff. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in April.
When booking your Montreal to CWL flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Cardiff, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 22ºC.
January sees temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Montreal to Cardiff Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Cardiff
Start your Cardiff trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Montreal to Cardiff Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Cardiff Castle, St Fagans National History Museum and Cardiff Bay are popular attractions which should be on every Cardiff itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered once you've seen Cardiff. Around 225 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Birmingham is another sought-after destination in the United Kingdom and is around 153 kilometres north-east of Cardiff. No trip is complete without visiting The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
