Flying from Montreal to Auvergne Airport (CFE): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Montreal. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Auvergne Airport (CFE) out of here.
Auvergne Airport is located in Clermont-Ferrand. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is five hours ahead of Montreal.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Montreal to CFE.
Heading away during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
YUL is about 26 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Montreal to Auvergne Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
When it comes to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport's on-time performance, 64.89% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
You can reach YHU from central Montreal in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Montreal to CFE flight, unwind in one of these hotels near St. Hubert Airport:
About Auvergne Airport (CFE)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CFE if you're catching a late flight from Montreal to Auvergne Airport. Settle into one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
Go where the road takes you with an Auvergne Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Alamo, Enterprise or Sixt and find adventure across Clermont-Ferrand and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Montreal to Auvergne Airport flight.
Getting from Auvergne Airport (CFE) to central Clermont-Ferrand
From Auvergne Airport, central Clermont-Ferrand is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Auvergne Airport (CFE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Auvergne Airport is ج.م. 29,306. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 43,293. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Montreal to CFE. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Affordable Montreal to Auvergne Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Auvergne Airport (CFE)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Montreal to Auvergne Airport (CFE). September is the peak month for travel to Clermont-Ferrand. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in April.
Book a Montreal to CFE flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Clermont-Ferrand to range from 11ºC to 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Montreal to Auvergne Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 9ºC.
More about Clermont-Ferrand
After booking your flight from Montreal to Auvergne Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Clermont-Ferrand:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Clermont-Ferrand when you're ready to go sightseeing. Make your way to Cathédrale Notre-Dame de l'Assomption followed by Église Sacré Cœur and Opera-Theatre.
Explore more of France
Lyon is just one of the many cities in France waiting to be explored after you've seen Clermont-Ferrand. Around 129 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Fête Des Lumières, Lyon Old Town and Odeon of Lyon.
Toulouse is another favourite destination in France and is around 274 kilometres south-west of Clermont-Ferrand. No trip is complete without experiencing Canal du Midi, place du capitole and Museum of natural History.
