Travelling from Montreal to Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM): What you need to know
Fort Mcmurray is two hours behind Montreal. Fort McMurray International Airport is located in Fort Mcmurray, which follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Your flight from Montreal to YMM won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July and other peak periods. 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.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, data shows 65% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Montreal to YHU in around 1 hour. The terminal is roughly 23 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
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About Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)
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Getting from Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) to central Fort Mcmurray
From Fort McMurray International Airport, central Fort Mcmurray is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)
$366 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Fort McMurray International Airport. Return flights start from $719. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Montreal to YMM if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Montreal to Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM). September is when most people visit Fort Mcmurray. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in November.
When booking your Montreal to YMM plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Fort Mcmurray, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 25ºC.
January has temperatures of between -24ºC and -6ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Montreal to Fort McMurray International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Fort Mcmurray
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Your visit to Fort Mcmurray wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Highlights that are worth your time include Wood Buffalo Park, The Wood Buffalo Viewing Point and Bison Sanctuary and Aboriginal Interpretive Trail.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Fort Mcmurray, now it's time to discover more of Canada. Travel around 257 kilometres south to Cold Lake to check off its leading sights. From Splash Park to Mach 1 Skatepark and Palm Creek Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Slave Lake is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 274 kilometres southwest of Fort Mcmurray. No trip is complete without experiencing Lesser Slave Lake, Dog Island Brewing and West Side Park.