What airport should I arrive to?

For the Montreal Gap Year Program, you should arrive to the Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport where you will be met by a school chaperone in the arrival's hall and taken to your accommodation. 

When should I arrive?

You can arrive on either a Saturday or Sunday and depart on a Saturday.

How can I get to Montreal from the US/Overseas?

There are numerous direct flights between the US and Montreal. Here is a partial list of airlines (this list is by no means comprehensive so check with your travel agent for additional options):

Air Canada

American Airlines

Continental Airlines

Delta

Northwest Airlines

Porter Airlines

United Airlines

US Airways

There are also numerous direct flights from overseas to Montreal. Here is a partial list of airlines (this list is by no means comprehensive so check with your travel agent for additional options):

Air Canada

Air France

British Airways

KLM

Lufthansa

Swiss International Air Lines

What if I'm not comfortable making an overseas flight connection at an international airport?

This program is intended for the mature teen or young adult who is comfortable with a fair amount of independence and has had some previous overseas travel experience. If you are not comfortable travelling on your own in Canada, you and your parents may find the level of independence for this particular program to be too much.

There may be other students travelling to Montreal on the same day as you and, if so, we can connect you via e-mail through our Travel Buddies system. We cannot guarantee this, however, so we ask that you be willing and prepared to travel alone.

Can I fly as an Unaccompanied Minor?

This program does not support students travelling as an Unaccompanied Minor. If you do not feel comfortable flying without this status we advise against enrolling in a gap year program.

Can The Learning Traveller recommend a travel agency that can help me with my travel arrangements?

The Learning Traveller and STA Travel have joined together to offer participants customized and affordable travel options.  STA Travel is the worldwide leader in student and youth travel, offering low fares, flexible tickets, and expert advice from experienced travel advisors.  Together, The Learning Traveller and STA Travel offer all of the support and services you'll need to make your language learning adventure memorable, worthwhile and fun!

If I want to make my own travel arrangements can you recommend any good travel sites?

There are some great sites out there!  In addition to www.expedia.com, www.expedia.ca, www.travelocity.com and www.travelocity.ca a few of our favorites include www.kayak.com, where you can compare different fares and then book directly through the website offering the best price and www.farecast.com, where you can compare fares and get a forecast of the best time to buy your ticket based on whether or not fares are predicted to go up or down.

Please note: The Montreal Gap Year Program starts on a Saturday or Sunday and ends on a Saturday.  You should plan to arrive/depart between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. We cannot guarantee accommodation availability for arrivals before Saturday or departures after Saturday. Also, there may be extra transfer charges if you arrive or depart outside of these days or the hours listed above.  Please call us toll-free on 1 888 386 1411 if you are having trouble getting flights for the required days/times. 

Once you have your booking confirmed, be sure to provide us with your travel plans so we can inform the school!