Travelling from Montreal to Chengdu: what you need to know
Montreal's main base, Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Montreal to Chengdu.
Touch down in Chengdu at Tianfu International Airport (TFU) or Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
Chengdu's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Chengdu 12 hours ahead of Montreal.
To ensure you get on your Montreal to Chengdu flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Chengdu
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap Montreal to Chengdu flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
Finding cheap plane tickets from Montreal to Chengdu is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and walk away with an awesome deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a better deal is available on cheap flights from Montreal to Chengdu.
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Flying from Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL is around 16 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Montreal to Chengdu? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
When it comes to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 64.89% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Arriving in Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Tianfu International Airport (TFU) is approximately 56 kilometres from the centre of Chengdu. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near TFU if you're coming in on a late flight from Montreal to Chengdu. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
As soon as your flight from Montreal to Chengdu has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 30 minutes by car. Central Chengdu is approximately 11 kilometres from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to CTU. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Montreal to Chengdu:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport can be found at Airport Expressway Entrance.
Best time to go to Chengdu
January is the quietest month for flights from Montreal to Chengdu, while April is the busiest. Figure out the best time to visit Chengdu based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Chengdu is August, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Montreal to Chengdu ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from Montreal to Chengdu in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 13ºC on average.
More about Chengdu
Once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Chengdu, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chengdu:
Jinli Ancient Street and Wuhou Shrine are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your Chengdu itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Sichuan Opera Troupe.
Explore more of China
Nanchong is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored after you've experienced Chengdu. Around 193 kilometres to the east, popular attractions include 小西街, 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park.
If you're looking to explore another side of China, consider Tianshui, about 467 kilometres north of Chengdu. 伏羲祭祀广场, 成纪儿童公园 and 天水古城 are among the biggest draws.
