Travelling from Montreal to Wellington International Airport (WLG): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Montreal. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Wellington International Airport (WLG) taking off from here.
The timezone in Wellington is UTC+13, which is 17 hours ahead of Montreal. Wellington International Airport is located in Wellington.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Montreal to WLG.
Travelling during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The journey from central Montreal to YUL takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Montreal to Wellington International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 64.89% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
YHU is about 40 kilometres from central Montreal. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your Montreal to WLG flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to St. Hubert Airport:
About Wellington International Airport (WLG)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Montreal to Wellington International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near WLG:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Wellington International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from mode rentals, Europcar or Big Value and explore beyond Wellington's main sights.
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Montreal to Wellington International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington
Central Wellington is about 8 kilometres from Wellington International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research ahead of time.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Wellington International Airport is $1,532. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,947. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Montreal to WLG if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Montreal to Wellington International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Wellington. July is when most people book flights from Montreal to Wellington International Airport (WLG), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Montreal to WLG plane ticket departing in January if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Wellington to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 21ºC (70ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Montreal to Wellington International Airport in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF).
More about Wellington
Once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Wellington International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Wellington:
Your Wellington visit should come with a side of sightseeing. Highlights that should be on your list include Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Hobbit's Hideaway and Wellington Botanic Gardens.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of New Zealand just waiting to be explored. Around 129 kilometres north-east of Wellington, a trip to Palmerston North will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Willowbank Reserve, New Zealand Rugby Museum and Upper Turitea Green Corridor.
Hastings is another must-experience destination in New Zealand and is around 257 kilometres north-east of Wellington. No journey is complete without a visit to Cherry blossom forest, Cornwall Park and Hastings City Art Gallery.
