Flying from Colombo to Montreal: what you need to know
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Colombo's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Montreal jetting off from here.
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the primary point of entry to Montreal.
To ensure you get on your Colombo to Montreal flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
If you're jetting off during a public holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Montreal
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Colombo to Montreal flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
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Flying from Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your Colombo to Montreal flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Bandaranaike International Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
CMB is around 27 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Bandaranaike International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Colombo to Montreal or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Of the departures from Bandaranaike International Airport, 75.71% arrive on time at their destination.
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is approximately 16 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 25 minutes.
It usually takes 45 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Colombo to Montreal, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near YUL:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals and see more of Montreal and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport about four weeks before your travel date.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
St. Hubert Airport (YHU) is roughly 26 kilometres from the centre of Montreal. Once you've hopped off your flight from Colombo to Montreal, it'll take you approximately 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 45 minutes.
Pick up a St. Hubert Airport rental car and be in control of your journey. You can choose from trusted companies like Enterprise and Budget.
Get the vehicle you actually want, not just whatever's left, by securing your ride from YHU in advance. You can also avoid paying more than you have to, especially during busy airport times.
Best time to go to Montreal
August is the busiest month for flights from Colombo to Montreal. To skip the crowds, head to Montreal in February.
The warmest month in Montreal is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Colombo to Montreal ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Look for cheap flights from Colombo to Montreal around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Montreal
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Montreal right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Colombo to Montreal:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are top attractions which should feature on every Montreal itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Montreal, now it's time to discover other corners of Canada. Journey around 499 kilometres south-west to Toronto to tick off its must-visit sights. From CN Tower to Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 153 kilometres west of Montreal, Ottawa is another essential stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.