Flying from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Montreal: what you need to know
Montreal is nine hours 30 minutes behind Chennai, where Chennai Airport is located. Montreal runs on the UTC-4 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your MAA to Montreal flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from MAA to Montreal. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Chennai, MAA can be reached in about 45 minutes by car. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Montreal? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near MAA:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Chennai Airport, data shows 76.04% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Montreal
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Chennai Airport to Montreal flight is P33,230. The cheapest price for a return flight is P65,393. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to securing a cheap flight from MAA to Montreal. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a Chennai Airport to Montreal ticket.
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Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal takes about 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 26 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Chennai Airport to Montreal, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near YUL:
Pick up a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car and discover Montreal and beyond with your own set of wheels. Avis, Alamo and Routes Car Rentals are top outlets you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport around four weeks in advance of your flight from MAA to Montreal.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
St. Hubert Airport (YHU) is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Montreal. Once you've hopped off your flight from Chennai Airport to Montreal, it'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to call home for the night near YHU. Settle in and get cosy after your MAA to Montreal flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Land, collect your St. Hubert Airport rental car, and drive off without skipping a beat. Enterprise and Budget are well-known companies to select from here.
Avoid filling out paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from YHU a few weeks in advance so you can just pick up the keys and get on your way.
Best time to go to Montreal
Carefully consider your trip dates before booking your flight from Chennai Airport to Montreal. The city comes alive during high season, but hotel rates are generally higher and top attractions can be crowded. Plan your trip to Montreal in the low season if you like a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Montreal is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Book your Chennai Airport to Montreal plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
January has average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from MAA to Montreal around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Montreal
Start your Montreal trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chennai Airport to Montreal, browse our range of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Montreal Botanical Garden, Mount Royal Park and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal are popular attractions which should feature on any good Montreal itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen Montreal. Around 499 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Around 153 kilometres west of Montreal, Ottawa is another essential stop in Canada. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.