Travelling from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Montreal: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Geneve Airport to Montreal and you'll be in the air for around 7 hours 33 minutes.
The timezone in Montreal is UTC-4. The city is 5 hours behind Geneva, where Geneve Airport is located.
With 8 weekly flights between the two airports, Geneve Airport (GVA) to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the busiest route. Air Canada operates the earliest flight at 12:15. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from GVA to YUL is with Air Canada at 12:20.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from GVA to Montreal.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You can book a direct flight from Geneve Airport to Montreal that lands at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
Check out the deals with Air Canada. This carrier operates direct flights from Geneve Airport to Montreal.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from GVA to Montreal. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you have a passport from Switzerland, you will need an ETA to visit Canada. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Geneve Airport to Montreal for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines ahead of booking and definitely before you fly.
The journey from central Geneva to GVA takes about 1 hour and 31 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 24 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a handy hotel close to GVA? If you're boarding an early flight from Geneve Airport to Montreal, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneve Airport (GVA) to Montreal
252 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Geneve Airport to Montreal. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 298 €. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book 9 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from GVA to Montreal.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Geneve Airport to Montreal. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to central Montreal is roughly 26 kilometres. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 2 hours and 15 minutes to get there using public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Geneve Airport to Montreal. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YUL instead:
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
After your flight from Geneve Airport to Montreal has touched down, you can get to the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central Montreal is approximately 40 kilometres from St. Hubert Airport (YHU).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 1 hour and 45 minutes.
After your flight from GVA to Montreal, unwind at a hotel near YHU. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Montreal
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Geneve Airport to Montreal. August is the busiest month for a trip to Montreal. If you like a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Montreal is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Geneve Airport to Montreal in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from GVA to Montreal in January when temperatures average between -19ºC and -2ºC.
More about Montreal
Start your Montreal trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Geneve Airport to Montreal, check out our range of hotels including:
Mount Royal Park and Montreal Botanical Garden are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Montreal to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
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