Travelling from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL) to Liberia Airport (LIR): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to Liberia Airport.
Liberia is one hour behind Montreal and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
There are four Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to Liberia Airport flights each week.
Give yourself enough time to catch your YUL to LIR flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to Liberia Airport, so jetting off to Liberia (and then discovering more of Costa Rica!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Air Transat is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Air Canada is the most punctual carrier that operates YUL to LIR flights, with 69.57% of its services landing on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL) to Liberia Airport (LIR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to Liberia Airport flight is $300. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $557. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from YUL to LIR by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to Liberia Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from YUL to LIR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to Liberia Airport.
Handy information about Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL)
The address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Of all flights departing from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport, 67% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport from central Montreal, it takes about 25 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near YUL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to Liberia Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Liberia Airport (LIR)
If you're coming in on a late Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to Liberia Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near LIR:
Explore without limits with a Liberia Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Europcar or NU Car Rentals and chase adventure across Liberia and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Liberia Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Liberia Airport (LIR) to central Liberia
Liberia Airport to the centre of Liberia has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Liberia Airport (LIR)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to Liberia Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Liberia. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in September.
Lock in your flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to Liberia Airport for April if you want to visit Liberia during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 35ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 21ºC and 32ºC. Search for cheap tickets from YUL to LIR sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Costa Rica
San Jose is just one of the many cities in Costa Rica waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Liberia. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including National Park (Parque Nacional), Central Park (Parque Central) and Precolumbian Gold Museum.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Costa Rica, consider Limon, roughly 274 kilometres east of Liberia. Veragua Rainforest Park, Playa Bonita and Playa Los Baños are among its highlights.




