Travelling from Montreal to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): What you need to know
Montreal's main base, Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Montreal to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL).
7 hours 15 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Montreal to EuroAirport Swiss flight.
EuroAirport Swiss is located in Basel. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is six hours ahead of Montreal.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Montreal to BSL. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Fly without interruptions from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Direct flights from Montreal to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) operate from here.
Air Transat is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Montreal to EuroAirport Swiss jetting out of YUL.
Air Transat is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from YUL to BSL.
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Montreal-Trudeau International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Montreal to EuroAirport Swiss or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the flights that depart from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, 65% land on time at their destination.
YUL's address is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
You can reach YHU from central Montreal in approximately 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour to cover the 23 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Montreal to BSL flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Montreal Metropolitan Airport:
About EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Montreal to EuroAirport Swiss, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near BSL:
Explore without limits with a EuroAirport Swiss rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and chase adventure across Basel and beyond.
Booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Montreal to EuroAirport Swiss flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss is around 6 kilometres from central Basel. How long it takes to get there by car hire or taxi will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
R 5,184 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Montreal to EuroAirport Swiss. A return flight starts at R 11,165. These fares may change depending on availability.
Book two months before you want to fly. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Montreal to BSL.
Plan your trip for July. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Montreal to EuroAirport Swiss tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
May is the quietest month for flights from Montreal to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL), while October is the most popular. Figure out the best time to visit Basel based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your Montreal to BSL plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Basel, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has temperatures of between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Montreal to EuroAirport Swiss around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Basel
After booking your flight from Montreal to EuroAirport Swiss, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Basel:
Art Basel and Christmas Lightshow are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Basel must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Basel Minster.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Switzerland waiting to be explored. About 137 kilometres southwest of Basel, a visit to Lausanne will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Olympic Park, Riviera, Ouchy, Lausanne and The Olympic Museum.
Lugano is another sought-after destination in Switzerland and is around 209 kilometres southeast of Basel. No journey is complete without visiting Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and Old Town Lugano.
