Flying from Montreal to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): What you need to know
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is Montreal's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Montreal to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) jetting off from here.
Expect to be in the air for 7 hours 15 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Montreal to EuroAirport Swiss flight.
EuroAirport Swiss is located in Basel. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is five hours ahead of Montreal.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Montreal to BSL.
In peak travel periods, expect longer queues and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Montreal to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) take off from this terminal.
Air Transat is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Montreal to EuroAirport Swiss departing from YUL.
Most travellers choose to fly with Air Transat between YUL and BSL.
Travelling from central Montreal to YUL takes around 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Montreal to EuroAirport Swiss? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
64.89% of flights departing from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
The address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Montreal to YHU in around 1 hour 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Montreal to BSL flight? Relax in a hotel near St. Hubert Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
About EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Consider staying in a hotel near BSL if you have a late flight from Montreal to EuroAirport Swiss. Choose one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Grab an EuroAirport Swiss rental car and explore Basel and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Montreal to EuroAirport Swiss flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss is roughly 6 kilometres from central Basel. The time it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
269 € is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Montreal to EuroAirport Swiss. A return flight starts at 466 €. These fares may change based on demand.
Snap up cheap flights from Montreal to BSL by booking two months ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
The best month for scoring cheap Montreal to EuroAirport Swiss tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
April is the quietest month for flights from Montreal to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL), while August is the most popular. Find the ideal time to go to Basel based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Montreal to BSL plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Basel, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Montreal to EuroAirport Swiss in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Basel
Start your Basel trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Montreal to EuroAirport Swiss, browse our range of hotels including:
Art Basel and Christmas Lightshow are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Basel travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Basel Minster.
Explore more of Switzerland
Lausanne is just one of the many cities in Switzerland waiting to be discovered once you've seen Basel. Around 137 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Olympic Park, Riviera, Ouchy, Lausanne and Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique).
Around 209 kilometres south-east of Basel, Lugano is another essential stop in Switzerland. No visit is complete without checking out Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and Old Town Lugano.
