New Delhi to Montréal (DEL–YUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

Indian passport holders need a visa to enter Canada. The Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) for tourism costs CAD 100 (about INR 6,100) per person, applied online at ircc.canada.ca or through a Visa Application Centre (VFS Global in India). Processing times vary widely, from 20 to 80 days depending on the office and season. Biometrics are required (CAD 85 per person, valid for 10 years) and must be given at a VFS Global centre after submitting the application. There is no visa on arrival or eVisa for Indian nationals.

Required documents include a passport valid for the duration of stay (Canada does not enforce a 6-month rule but recommends it), two passport photos (50x70mm), completed IMM 5257 form, proof of funds (bank statements for 4 to 6 months showing roughly CAD 1,000 per week of stay), travel itinerary, proof of accommodation, employment letter, property records or other ties to India, and purpose of travel statement. Family or friends in Canada can provide an invitation letter but it does not guarantee approval. Refusals are common; strong financial and employment ties to India matter.

Direct flights from Delhi to Toronto run about 14 hours 30 minutes on Air India and Air Canada. Delhi to Vancouver is about 12 hours. Mumbai to Toronto connections through London, Dubai, or Frankfurt run 16 to 20 hours. Canada uses the Canadian dollar (CAD). No mandatory vaccinations, but a medical exam may be required if you visited certain countries in the past year. Arrivals complete a customs declaration through the ArriveCAN app or paper form. Canada has strict food import rules, with fines up to CAD 1,300 for undeclared items.

Delhi Metro Airport Express runs from New Delhi Railway Station to T3 in 18–20 minutes (₹60 one-way). From Shivaji Stadium (central Delhi) it takes 24 minutes. The line has four stations: New Delhi, Shivaji Stadium, Dhaula Kuan, and IGI Airport (T3). T1 (domestic) is not directly served; take the metro to T3 and the free airport bus shuttle to T1.Prepaid taxis from the terminal use a metered system with fixed rates; central Delhi costs ₹400–600. Ola and Uber operate widely and are often cheaper. Auto-rickshaws are not permitted on the expressway.

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.

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.