A short cross-border flight used for business between Manhattan and Montreal's finance, aerospace and media companies, and for leisure: the city's festivals in summer and skiing in the Laurentians or at Mont-Tremblant in winter. Every passenger needs a passport, and you clear Canadian customs (CBSA) on arrival in Montreal. A light jet is plenty for a small group, and day trips are common.
| Airport | IATA / ICAO | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teterboro | TEB / KTEB | departure · 514 km to YUL | Business-aviation airport in New Jersey with no scheduled airline traffic, about 12 miles from Midtown Manhattan; the default choice for private flights to New York. |
| Westchester County, White Plains | HPN / KHPN | departure · 489 km to YUL | Alternative. |
| John F. Kennedy International | JFK / KJFK | departure · 537 km to YUL | Alternative. |
| Montreal-Trudeau International | YUL / CYUL | arrival | Montreal's main airport in Dorval, west of downtown; mixed traffic with private terminals, the usual jet airport for the city. |
Source: OurAirports, great-circle.
| Class | Example (published range) | Verdict for 514 km | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light jet | Phenom 300 (3,650 km) | Non-stop | 1 h 00 |
| Midsize jet | Citation XLS+ (3,889 km) | Non-stop | 1 h 00 |
| Ultra-long-range jet | Global 6000, Falcon 8X, Gulfstream G650 (11,112 km) | Non-stop | 55 min |
Rule: non-stop needs 15% range margin. Times are estimates.
6-8 passengers, 3,650 km of published range: 7.1 times this route.
See the aircraft ›9-12 passengers, 7,408 km of published range: 14.4 times this route.
See the aircraft ›13-19 passengers, 13,890 km of published range: 27.0 times this route.
See the aircraft ›| When | What happens | Our advice |
|---|---|---|
| June to August | Festival season in Montreal and the Canadian Grand Prix in early summer. | Book early for Grand Prix weekend. |
| December to March | Ski season in the Laurentians and Mont-Tremblant. | Snow and de-icing can add time on the ground. |
Your dates and group size for Montreal.