Montréal to Gatineau flights
Gatineau lies 165 km (102 mi) west of Montréal, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 58 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Montréal | Gatineau | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | Canada |
| Population | 1.8 million | 300,045 |
| Elevation | 216 m (709 ft) | 53 m (174 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Nearest large airport | YUL, 13 km out | YOW, 17 km out |
Airports at each end
Leaving Montréal
Montréal is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport (YHU, 13 km), Montreal Mirabel International Airport (YMX, 40 km), Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG, 96 km).
Arriving in Gatineau
Gatineau is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO, 5 km), Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (YND, 12 km), Ogdensburg International Airport (OGS, 90 km), Massena International Airport Richards Field (MSS, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport | YOW | 17 km (11 mi) | 10,000 ft | 374 ft |
| Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (regional) | YRO | 5 km (3 mi) | 3,300 ft | 188 ft |
| Ottawa / Gatineau Airport (regional) | YND | 12 km (7 mi) | 6,000 ft | 211 ft |
| Ogdensburg International Airport (regional) | OGS | 90 km (56 mi) | 6,400 ft | 297 ft |
| Massena International Airport Richards Field (regional) | MSS | 90 km (56 mi) | 5,601 ft | 215 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Gatineau from Montréal?
165 km (102 mi) in a straight line, west of Montréal.
How long does it take to get from Montréal to Gatineau by air?
About 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Montréal and Gatineau?
No, both are on America/Toronto at the moment.
Which airports are used for Montréal to Gatineau flights?
Typically Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW); Gatineau also has YRO, YND, OGS, MSS.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.