Flying from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Montreal: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Montreal is 6 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Montreal is UTC-4. The city is five hours behind Amsterdam, where Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is located.
The busiest route is from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Take your pick of nine services every week between these two airports. Air Canada offers a 12:35 departure between AMS and YUL.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your AMS to Montreal flight.
Heading off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Direct Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Montreal tickets are available for booking. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) will be your arrival point.
Take to the skies with KLM. This well-known airline operates direct flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Montreal.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper flight ticket from AMS to Montreal. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Amsterdam, AMS can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Montreal? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to AMS:
Of the flights that depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, 67.93% touch down on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Montreal
₹ 35,147 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Montreal flight. A return flight ticket right now is ₹ 38,302. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
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Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to the centre of Montreal takes about 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 26 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Montreal. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YUL instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals and find adventure across Montreal and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from AMS to Montreal.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
Once your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Montreal has touched down, you can reach the city centre in about 35 minutes by car. Central Montreal is roughly 40 kilometres from St. Hubert Airport (YHU).
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to YHU. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your AMS to Montreal flight:
Why waste time waiting for a cab? A St. Hubert Airport rental car lets you get moving right away. Crank up the music and hit the open road with a set of wheels from Enterprise or Budget.
Avoid the slow-moving lines and paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from YHU ahead of time so you can just grab the keys and go.
Best time to go to Montreal
Carefully consider your travel dates before securing your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Montreal. The city comes alive in peak season, but rates are generally higher and major attractions can get crowded. Visit Montreal in the off-season for a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Montreal is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Book your Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Montreal flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC and -2ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from AMS to Montreal around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Montreal
After booking your flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Montreal, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Montreal:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Montreal Botanical Garden, Mount Royal Park and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are major attractions which should be on any good Montreal itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Canada waiting to be discovered. Around 499 kilometres south-west of Montreal, a trip to Toronto will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Canada, consider Ottawa, roughly 153 kilometres west of Montreal. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are among its highlights.