Flying from Milan to Montreal: what you need to know
When searching for a flight from Milan to Montreal, there's a selection of airports you can jet off from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are among Milan's main options.
Come in for landing at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), the primary gateway of Montreal.
Around 8 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Milan to Montreal flight.
Montreal's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Montreal five hours behind Milan.
The most popular route for flights from Milan to Montreal is from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Choose from five weekly services between these two airports. If you want to maximise your time on arrival, the earliest flight from MXP to YUL is the 11:05 Air Canada service. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 12:05 with Air Canada.
To ensure you catch your Milan to Montreal flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Montreal
Book two months before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Milan to Montreal flights.
Plan your trip for May. That's the best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Milan to Montreal. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Flying from Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can book a direct flight from Milan to Montreal departing from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). Start your trip at MXP and land at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
Reserve your Milan to Montreal plane tickets with Air Canada. This airline is a popular option for direct flights from MXP.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for Milan to Montreal flights leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Located around 40 kilometres from central Milan, MXP can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Want a handy hotel near Milano Malpensa Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Milan to Montreal, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
68.23% of flights taking off from Milano Malpensa Airport reach their destination on time.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Milan to Montreal flight, browse these options when setting off from Orio al Serio International Airport:
Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
You can get to BGY from the centre of Milan in about 1 hour by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Milan to Montreal, unwind in one of these hotels near Orio al Serio International Airport:
67.49% of flights out of Orio al Serio International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
You can reserve a ticket from Milan to Montreal with one or more stops out of Milano Linate Airport (LIN). Here are some of the most popular stopovers between LIN and Montreal:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
The journey time to LIN from central Milan is around 45 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 8 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Milan to Montreal flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Milano Linate Airport make departure day a breeze if you're jetting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations when they should. At LIN, that figure is 79.56%.
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The distance from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal is roughly 16 kilometres. It'll take you about 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there on public transport.
Consider booking a hotel near YUL if you have a late flight from Milan to Montreal. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car and discover Montreal and beyond with your own wheels. Avis, Alamo and Routes Car Rentals are leading providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
St. Hubert Airport (YHU) is about 26 kilometres from the centre of Montreal. Once you've disembarked your flight from Milan to Montreal, it takes approximately 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Land, grab your St. Hubert Airport rental car, and hit the road without skipping a beat. Enterprise and Budget are popular companies to select from here.
Typically, the earlier you book, the better the prices and vehicle selection. Reserve your ride from YHU as soon as you've confirmed your plans.
Best time to go to Montreal
August is the busiest month for flights from Milan to Montreal. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Montreal in February.
When booking your Milan to Montreal tickets, think about the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Montreal, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC to 28ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Milan to Montreal in January when temperatures average between -19ºC and -2ºC.
More about Montreal
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Montreal right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Milan to Montreal:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are essential stops on your Montreal itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Montreal. Around 499 kilometres to the south-west, popular attractions include CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Ottawa is another standout destination in Canada and is around 153 kilometres west of Montreal. No trip is complete without experiencing Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.
