Travelling from Montreal to Beijing: what you need to know
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is Montreal's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Montreal to Beijing departing from here.
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are Beijing's major entry points.
The timezone in Beijing is UTC+8, which is 12 hours ahead of Montreal.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your Montreal to Beijing flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Beijing
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Montreal to Beijing flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your plane ticket from Montreal to Beijing.
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Flying from Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The journey from central Montreal to YUL takes around 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Montreal to Beijing? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
64.89% of flights taking off from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Arriving in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Beijing. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 40 minutes.
Book a hotel near PEK if you have a late flight from Montreal to Beijing. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car and discover corners of Beijing that aren't on every traveller's list. You can book your wheels with Hertz.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Beijing Capital International Airport several weeks in advance. Prices typically increase closer to your day of departure.
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Once your flight from Montreal to Beijing has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Beijing is roughly 40 kilometres from Daxing International Airport (PKX).
You'll find some comfortable places to lay your head close to PKX. Unwind after your Montreal to Beijing flight at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Beijing
April is the busiest month for flights from Montreal to Beijing. To skip the crowds, go to Beijing in February.
Before locking in your Montreal to Beijing tickets, think about what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Beijing, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 35ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Montreal to Beijing in January when temperatures average between -11ºC and 3ºC.
More about Beijing
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Beijing right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Montreal to Beijing:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are major attractions which should feature on any good Beijing itinerary.
Explore more of China
You've done Beijing, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Travel around 113 kilometres south-east to Tianjin to tick off its leading sights. From Ancient Culture Street to Porcelain house and Haihe River, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 418 kilometres south of Beijing, Tai'an is another essential stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.
