Travelling from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 8 hours 15 minutes.
Montreal's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Montreal five hours behind Basel.
To ensure you catch your BSL to YUL flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Flying into Montreal (and then discovering more of Canada!) is a breeze with Air Transat. This popular airline has direct flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Air Transat on this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from EuroAirport Swiss to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between BSL and YUL:
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Bordeaux Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Currently, R 4,629 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way EuroAirport Swiss to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 8,689. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BSL to YUL.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from EuroAirport Swiss to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.
Handy information about EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
When it comes to EuroAirport Swiss's on-time performance, 76.48% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to EuroAirport Swiss from central Basel, it takes about 15 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near BSL. Whether you're catching an early flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Book a hotel close to YUL if you're catching a late EuroAirport Swiss to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Alamo or Routes Car Rentals to explore Montreal and beyond.
Booking your ride from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
From Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, Montreal is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
When to fly to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Montreal. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from EuroAirport Swiss to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Montreal, with the temperature ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BSL to YUL sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Canada you should also see. About 499 kilometres south-west of Montreal, a trip to Toronto will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District.
Ottawa is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 153 kilometres west of Montreal. No trip is complete without seeing Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.
