Flying from Beijing to Montreal: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Beijing. Explore your options leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX) when organising your flight from Beijing to Montreal.
Hop off the plane at Montreal's primary hub, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
To ensure you get on your flight from Beijing to Montreal, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
You'll need an embassy visa for Canada if you have a passport from China and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to change. So before you book your cheap flights from Beijing to Montreal, check with your airline and the destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most recent updates.
Flying from Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even explore another city. When searching for flights from Beijing to Montreal departing from Beijing Capital International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
To reach PEK from central Beijing, it'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Beijing Capital International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Beijing to Montreal or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Beijing to Montreal, here's where you can stop when departing from Beijing Capital International Airport:
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Depending on traffic, you can drive to PKX from Beijing's centre in about 1 hour and 3 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Beijing to Montreal, chill out in one of these hotels near Daxing International Airport:
Arriving in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal is about 25 minutes by car. It's approximately 26 kilometres away.
It'll take around 2 hours and 15 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Beijing to Montreal, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near YUL:
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
Central Montreal is approximately 40 kilometres from St. Hubert Airport (YHU). After your flight from Beijing to Montreal has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 35 minutes.
The journey will take roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel near YHU. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Beijing to Montreal:
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Montreal
R 9,819 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Montreal. Return flights start from R 17,961. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from Beijing to Montreal, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
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Best time to go to Montreal
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Beijing to Montreal. August is the busiest month for a trip to Montreal. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Montreal is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Beijing to Montreal in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap ticket from Beijing to Montreal in January when temperatures average between -19ºC and -2ºC.
More about Montreal
After booking your flight from Beijing to Montreal, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Montreal:
Mount Royal Park and Montreal Botanical Garden are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Montreal to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
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