Flights
Flights to Montreal
Flying to Montreal for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Montreal, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 940 upcoming events in and around Montreal (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport we list to central Montreal is Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 8.9 miles away. For MTelus, the nearest we list is YUL at 9 miles.
We list large airports and smaller ones with scheduled flights; business and private fields are left out. How we measure.
Airports serving Montreal
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Montreal, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) 8.9 mi (14 km) | Large | Nearest we list to MTelus, Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier At Place Des Arts, Le Club Square Dix30, Cabaret Du Casino De Montreal, Centre Bell, Place Bell, Olympia Theatre - Montreal and Theatre Beanfield. |
Nearest airport to each Montreal venue
The busiest venues in and around Montreal, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| MTelus Hotels near MTelus | YUL, 9 mi | — |
| Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier At Place Des Arts Hotels near Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier At Place Des Arts | YUL, 8.8 mi | — |
| Le Club Square Dix30 Hotels near Le Club Square Dix30 | YUL, 15 mi | — |
| Cabaret Du Casino De Montreal Hotels near Cabaret Du Casino De Montreal | YUL, 11 mi | — |
| Centre Bell Hotels near Centre Bell Airports near Centre Bell | YUL, 8.5 mi | — |
| Place Bell Hotels near Place Bell | YUL, 6 mi | — |
| Olympia Theatre - Montreal Hotels near Olympia Theatre - Montreal | YUL, 7.7 mi | — |
| Theatre Beanfield Hotels near Theatre Beanfield | YUL, 8.1 mi | — |
Home teams and their airports
| Team | Home venue | First airport | League |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Canadiens | Centre Bell | YUL, 8.5 mi | NHL arena airports |
| CF Montreal | Stade Saputo | YUL, 11 mi | MLS stadium airports |
Flying in for a Montreal event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 277 events in and around Montreal; 65% on Fri–Sun; 246 of the 274 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
World of Soul: Only the Righteous
Le Balcon X Terrasse, Montreal, Quebec
From about $36.00View TicketsCortisa Star
Newspeak, Montreal, Quebec
From about $41.00View TicketsTake It To The Limit - Eagles Tribute
Olympia Theatre - Montreal, Montreal, Quebec
From about $55.00View TicketsLa Cage Aux Folles
Cabaret Du Casino De Montreal, Montreal, Quebec
From about $75.00View TicketsNation of Language
Theatre Beanfield, Montreal, Quebec
From about $50.00View TicketsRoya - Band
Le Studio TD, Montreal, Quebec
From about $19.00View TicketsLes Grands Ballets: La Dame Aux Camelias
Theatre Maisonneuve At Place des Arts, Montreal, Quebec
From about $74.00View TicketsTowa Bird
Bar Le Ritz, Montreal, Quebec
From about $39.00View Tickets
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Flying in to Montreal: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For MTelus it is YUL, 9 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
How many airports serve Montreal?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of central Montreal: Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
Which airport is best for Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier At Place Des Arts?
The closest airport we list for Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier At Place Des Arts is Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 8.8 miles away in a straight line.
How many events are in Montreal in the next 30 days?
277 in and around Montreal in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 65% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 246 of the 274 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
Which airport is closest to the CF Montreal's home stadium?
The CF Montreal play home games at Stade Saputo. The closest airport we list for Stade Saputo is Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 11 miles away in a straight line.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
Which airport is best for MTelus?
The closest airport we list for MTelus is Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 9 miles away in a straight line.
How far is YUL from central Montreal?
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is 8.9 miles (14 km) from central Montreal in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
What is the closest airport to Montreal?
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the closest airport we list to central Montreal, 8.9 miles away in a straight line. We list large airports and smaller ones with scheduled flights; business and private fields are left out.
Which airport is closest to the Montreal Canadiens' home arena?
The Montreal Canadiens play home games at Centre Bell. The closest airport we list for Centre Bell is Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 8.5 miles away in a straight line.
