Travelling from Montreal to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT): What you need to know
Thunder Bay (where Thunder Bay International Airport is located) and Montreal share the UTC-5 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Montreal to YQT. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your trip? Stay near Montreal-Trudeau International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Montreal to Thunder Bay International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
65% of flights that take off from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport reach their destination on time.
The address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
YHU is about 23 kilometres from central Montreal. It'll take you 25 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Montreal to YQT flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Montreal Metropolitan Airport:
About Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
Have a late flight from Montreal to Thunder Bay International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near YQT and fast-forward to bedtime:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Thunder Bay International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Enterprise, Budget or National and explore beyond Thunder Bay's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around three weeks before your Montreal to Thunder Bay International Airport flight.
Getting from Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) to central Thunder Bay
From Thunder Bay International Airport, central Thunder Bay is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
Right now, ₹ 19,278 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Thunder Bay International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 35,477. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Montreal to YQT. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your Montreal to Thunder Bay International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)
June is the most popular month for flights from Montreal to Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT). Visit Thunder Bay in September for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Thunder Bay is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your Montreal to YQT plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Montreal to Thunder Bay International Airport in January when temperatures are between -21ºC and -5ºC.
More about Thunder Bay
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Thunder Bay right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Montreal to Thunder Bay International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Terry Fox Monument, Fort William Historical Park and Albany River Provincial Park are leading attractions which should be on any good Thunder Bay itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Thunder Bay has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be explored. Around 290 kilometres northwest of Thunder Bay, a trip to Dryden will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Blue Lake Provincial Park, Johnston's Park and Sandy Beach Park.
