Travelling from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Geneve Airport (GVA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Geneve Airport is 7 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Geneva is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Montreal.
Each week, there are seven Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Geneve Airport flights. If you'd like to be on board as soon as possible, opt for the 20:20 Air Canada flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 21:35 with Air Canada.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your YUL to GVA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Canada offers direct flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Geneve Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Geneva — and maybe even more of Switzerland if you have time.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Air Canada.
Air Canada is the most punctual carrier that operates YUL to GVA flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Geneve Airport (GVA)
R 4,776 is the best price for a one-way Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Geneve Airport flight. Return flights start from R 9,954. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from YUL to GVA, reserve your journey seven months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Geneve Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, data shows 64.89% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport from central Montreal, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes about 2 hours 15 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Geneve Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to YUL:
Arriving at Geneve Airport (GVA)
Consider staying in a hotel near GVA if you have a late Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Geneve Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Geneve Airport rental car and explore Geneva and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are leading providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your ride from Geneve Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Geneve Airport to the centre of Geneva has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Geneve Airport (GVA)
March is the busiest month for flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Geneve Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Geneva in November.
The warmest month in Geneva is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Geneve Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YUL to GVA in January. Temperatures average between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've done Geneva, now it's time to explore other parts of Switzerland. Journey around 225 kilometres north-east to Zurich to check off its leading sights. From Bahnhofstrasse to Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Basel is another standout destination in Switzerland and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva. No trip is complete without dropping by Basel Minster, Bistro Kunstmuseum Basel and Rhine River Cruises.