Flying from Montreal to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): What you need to know
Montreal's main base, Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), is where many great holidays begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Montreal to Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Expect to be in the air for 7 hours 15 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Montreal to Frankfurt Airport flight.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Montreal. Frankfurt Airport is located in Frankfurt.
With 12 direct flights a week between the two airports, Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the most popular route. Air Canada operates the earliest flight at 6pm. If you're eager to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest flight from YUL to FRA is with Air Canada at 9:45pm.
For a smooth journey, 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 catch your flight from Montreal to FRA.
Popular months like July or other peak periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Go straight to your destination from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Direct flights from Montreal to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) can be booked from here.
When leaving from YUL, you can take a direct flight from Montreal to Frankfurt Airport with Air Canada.
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with Air Canada between YUL and FRA.
Air Canada is the most punctual carrier on this route.
Located around 19 kilometres from central Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Montreal to Frankfurt Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport, 65% touch down on time at their destination.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
YHU is around 23 kilometres from central Montreal. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Montreal to FRA flight? Check in to a hotel near Montreal Metropolitan Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
About Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you have a late flight from Montreal to Frankfurt Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near FRA:
Go where the road takes you with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and venture far and wide through Frankfurt and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Montreal to Frankfurt Airport flight.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Frankfurt Airport is Rs90,977. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs177,584. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Montreal to FRA by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
January is the quietest month for flights from Montreal to Frankfurt Airport (FRA), while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Frankfurt based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Montreal to FRA plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Frankfurt to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Montreal to Frankfurt Airport in January when temperatures are between -4ºC and 7ºC.
More about Frankfurt
After booking your flight from Montreal to Frankfurt Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Frankfurt Christmas Market, Frankfurt Book Fair and The Art of Banksy Exhibition are attractions you won't want to skip in Frankfurt.
Explore more of Germany
Essen is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored after you've seen Frankfurt. Around 193 kilometres away to the northwest, its top attractions include PACT Zollverein, Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum.
Stuttgart is another favourite destination in Germany and is around 145 kilometres south of Frankfurt. No trip is complete without a visit to Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum and Marienplatz.