Travelling from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is 9 hours 6 minutes. Athens's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Athens 6 hours ahead of Montreal.
You can choose from 8 weekly flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. The 09:00 departure with Air Canada is the earliest available between YUL and ATH. Air Canada operates the latest service of the day at 19:15 if you're not into early starts.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Travelling to Athens (and discovering more of Greece!) is simple with Air Transat. This popular airline runs direct flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Remember, you may need a visa to enter Greece. Visa regulations can differ and travel documentation requirements change frequently. Before booking your cheap ticket from YUL to ATH, be sure to check with your carrier and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is Rs61,694. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs98,194. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book 2 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap flights from YUL to ATH.
The cheapest month for tickets from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near YUL? If you're on an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ATH instead:
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to the centre of Athens takes about 37 minutes by car. It's approximately 40 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
It takes roughly 59 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Athens. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Athens during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap flights from YUL to ATH sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Athens
As soon as you've booked your flights from YUL to ATH, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Athens. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Museum of the Centre for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon are popular attractions which should feature on any good Athens itinerary.
Complete your Athens trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, browse the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your Athens holiday.