Every one of the 10 Europe destinations we track from Montreal has nonstop flights: London (Air Canada and British Airways to Heathrow, plus seasonal Air Transat flights to Gatwick); Paris (Air Canada, Air France and Air Transat); Lisbon (Air Canada, Air Transat and TAP Air Portugal); Amsterdam (KLM, plus seasonal Air Canada flights); Rome (Air Canada, plus seasonal Air Transat flights); Barcelona (Air Canada and Air Transat); Madrid (Air Canada and Air Transat); Athens (Air Canada and Air Transat (seasonal)); Istanbul (Turkish Airlines, with Air Transat joining from October 2026); Reykjavík (Air Canada and Air Transat (seasonal)). Some run only in season, so check your dates.
The shortest flight is to Reykjavík (about 4h 45m) and the longest to Istanbul (about 9h 15m). Nonstop flights save the most time, but a one-stop trip can cost less, so compare the total.
Ottawa (YOW), about two hours' drive away, is occasionally cheaper, so compare it on bigger trips.
Montreal to Europe: every route
| Destination | Nonstop airlines | Flying time | Cheapest time to fly | Lowest fare found |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London (YUL–LHR) | Air Canada and British Airways to Heathrow, plus seasonal Air Transat flights to Gatwick | ~6h 25m | January to March and November (outside the holidays) are usually cheapest; summer and Christmas cost the most. | $377 |
| Paris (YUL–CDG) | Air Canada, Air France and Air Transat | ~6h 45m | November to March, outside the holidays, is usually cheapest; spring and autumn are good-value shoulder seasons. | $377 |
| Lisbon (YUL–LIS) | Air Canada, Air Transat and TAP Air Portugal | ~6h 25m | November to March is usually cheapest; summer is peak season. | — |
| Amsterdam (YUL–AMS) | KLM, plus seasonal Air Canada flights | ~6h 45m | November to March, outside the holidays, is usually cheapest; tulip season and summer cost the most. | — |
| Rome (YUL–FCO) | Air Canada, plus seasonal Air Transat flights | ~8h | November to February, outside Christmas, is usually cheapest; spring and autumn are great shoulder seasons. | — |
| Barcelona (YUL–BCN) | Air Canada and Air Transat | ~7h 10m | November to February is usually cheapest; summer is peak season. | — |
| Madrid (YUL–MAD) | Air Canada and Air Transat | ~6h 45m | November to February, outside the holidays, is usually cheapest; spring and autumn are good shoulder seasons. | — |
| Athens (YUL–ATH) | Air Canada and Air Transat (seasonal) | ~9h 05m | November to March is usually cheapest; June to August is peak season. | $752 |
| Istanbul (YUL–IST) | Turkish Airlines, with Air Transat joining from October 2026 | ~9h 15m | November to March, outside the holidays, is usually cheapest; spring and autumn are popular. | $538 |
| Reykjavík (YUL–KEF) | Air Canada and Air Transat (seasonal) | ~4h 45m | Late autumn and winter, outside the holidays, are usually cheapest; June to August is peak season. | — |
Fares are one way, in Canadian dollars, from recent searches, and fill in when available. Flying times are estimates. How we work these out.
Entry for Canadians
the UK needs an ETA; the Schengen Area allows 90 days visa-free, with ETIAS not required yet (the EU expects to phase it in from late 2026).
Rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada travel advice page before you book.
Common questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Montreal to Europe?
Every one of the 10 Europe destinations we track from Montreal has nonstop flights: London (Air Canada and British Airways to Heathrow, plus seasonal Air Transat flights to Gatwick); Paris (Air Canada, Air France and Air Transat); Lisbon (Air Canada, Air Transat and TAP Air Portugal); Amsterdam (KLM, plus seasonal Air Canada flights); Rome (Air Canada, plus seasonal Air Transat flights); Barcelona (Air Canada and Air Transat); Madrid (Air Canada and Air Transat); Athens (Air Canada and Air Transat (seasonal)); Istanbul (Turkish Airlines, with Air Transat joining from October 2026); Reykjavík (Air Canada and Air Transat (seasonal)). Some run only in season, so check your dates.
How long is the flight from Montreal to London?
The distance is about 5,221 km, and the flying time is about 6h 25m, nonstop. These are estimates from the distance; schedules change.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Montreal to Europe?
January to March and November (outside the holidays) are usually cheapest; summer and Christmas cost the most. Each route page shows the cheapest months in recent searches and in our own daily price checks.
Which airports can I fly into in Europe?
London: Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW), Stansted (STN), Luton (LTN) and London City (LCY); Paris: Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Orly (ORY), plus Beauvais (BVA) for some budget airlines; Lisbon: Humberto Delgado (LIS), with Porto (OPO) sometimes cheaper, then a 3-hour train; Amsterdam: Schiphol (AMS); Rome: Fiumicino (FCO), plus Ciampino (CIA) for budget airlines.
What do Canadians need to enter Europe?
the UK needs an ETA; the Schengen Area allows 90 days visa-free, with ETIAS not required yet (the EU expects to phase it in from late 2026).