Opinaca Reservoir to Montréal (CEL8–YUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
YMT Chibougamau ~4h 6m YN YN Chibougamau (YMT) to Montréal flights
YUY Rouyn-Noranda ~4h 23m ACPP Rouyn-Noranda (YUY) to Montréal flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Opinaca Reservoir to Montréal
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 512 mi 2h 8m nonstop

CEL8–YUL had nonstop service from Air Creebec, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 512 miles in 2h 8m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CEL8–YUL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
YN Air Creebec 1
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: YN (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CEL8 to YUL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CEL8 → YUL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
YUL → CEL8
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YUL delays →

Other ways to reach Montréal from Opinaca Reservoir

Nearby airports with service to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.
Metric CEL8→YUL YGL→YUL YGW→YUL
Distance from CEL8 92 mi 190 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 5
Weekly flights 7 2
Flight time 2h 8m 1h 35m 1h 28m
Airports within 200 miles of CEL8 with service to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Montréal is 0 hours the same as Opinaca Reservoir.
CEL8: EDT · YUL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Opinaca Reservoir, it's 6:00 PM in Montréal.
Distance & Flight Time
512 mi / 824 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 8m gate to gate.
Getting from YUL

The 747 Express bus departs from the arrivals level every 20–30 minutes around the clock (CAD $11). It stops at several downtown métro stations, making it convenient for most city-centre destinations. Taxis from the arrivals level charge a flat rate of CAD $45 to downtown; Uber and Lyft are available from a separate ride-share zone.Rental car facilities are located on-site in the terminal complex. During winter, confirm road conditions before driving; Highway 20 can be slow or briefly closed during heavy snowstorms.

Montréal Climate

Continental climate with dramatic seasonal swings. Summers (June–August) are warm and humid at 24–30°C with occasional thunderstorms. Winters (December–March) are severe, with temperatures regularly dropping to −15°C or colder and heavy snowfall that causes frequent de-icing delays and occasional ground stops.

Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) are transitional and relatively pleasant, though spring snowstorms are not unusual. Pack serious winter gear from November through March; ice storms in early spring create particularly difficult travel conditions.

CEL8–YUL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Opinaca Reservoir to Montréal route.
Route details
Distance512 mi / 824 km
Flight time2h 8m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CEL8
IATA / ICAOCEL8 / CEL8
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Elevation750 ft / 229 m
Destination: YUL
IATA / ICAOYUL / CYUL
TimezoneAmerica/Montreal
Passengers/yr21.0M
Elevation118 ft / 36 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CEL8 to YUL flights.
Nonstop flights from Eleonore Aerodrome to Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport take about 2h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 512 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from CEL8 to YUL: Air Creebec. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 8m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from YUL to CEL8 are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YGL and YGW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CEL8 to YUL

Eleonore Aerodrome (CEL8) and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) had nonstop service from Air Creebec, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

CEL8 to YUL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CEL8 to YUL is about 2 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 512 miles (824 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include La Grande Rivière (YGL) and Kuujjuarapik (YGW).