Montreal to Paris is the natural link between the French-speaking worlds of Quebec and France: business, government, culture and family travel. Private flights leave from Montreal-Trudeau (YUL) and usually land at Le Bourget (LBG), Paris's business-aviation airport. Montreal is further east than Toronto or New York, which shortens the crossing and puts more aircraft within non-stop range. Summer and the holiday season are the busiest times for leisure trips.
| Airport | IATA / ICAO | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal-Trudeau International | YUL / CYUL | departure · 5,519 km to LBG | Montreal's main airport in Dorval, west of downtown; mixed traffic with private terminals, the usual jet airport for the city. |
| Paris-Le Bourget | LBG / LFPB | arrival | Business-aviation-only airport north of Paris with no scheduled airline traffic; the usual choice for private flights to the city. |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle | CDG / LFPG | arrival · 5,524 km from YUL | Paris's main airline hub northeast of the city; private flights use it, though most prefer Le Bourget nearby. |
Source: OurAirports, great-circle.
| Class | Example (published range) | Verdict for 5,519 km | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet | Phenom 300 (3,650 km) | One fuel stop | about 9 h 25 with the stop |
| Midsize jet | Citation XLS+ (3,889 km) | One fuel stop | about 8 h 40 with the stop |
| Super-midsize jet | Challenger 350 (5,926 km) | Borderline (7% margin): light load and tailwind only | 6 h 55 non-stop / about 8 h 10 with a stop |
| Heavy jet | Challenger 605 (7,408 km) | Non-stop | 6 h 40 |
| Large heavy jet | Falcon 900 (8,890 km) | Non-stop | 6 h 40 |
| Ultra-long-range jet | Global 6000, Falcon 8X, Gulfstream G650 (11,112 km) | Non-stop | 6 h 30 |
Rule: non-stop needs 15% range margin. Times are estimates.
13-14 passengers, 11,112 km of published range: 2.0 times this route.
See the aircraft ›13-19 passengers, 13,890 km of published range: 2.5 times this route.
See the aircraft ›| When | What happens | Our advice |
|---|---|---|
| All year | Business and government travel between Quebec and France runs year-round. | Ask about empty legs if your dates are flexible. |
| Summer and holidays | Family and leisure travel peaks. | Book two to three weeks ahead for peak dates. |
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