Flying from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to Zurich Airport.
Zurich is six hours ahead of Montreal and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
You can choose from six weekly Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to Zurich Airport flights. The 16:40 departure with SWISS is the earliest flight available. SWISS operates the latest service of the day at 17:50.
To ensure you catch your YUL to ZRH flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
SWISS is your gateway to exploring Zurich (and maybe even some other great parts of Switzerland!). Check out the direct flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to Zurich Airport offered by this airline.
Most travellers choose to fly with SWISS on this route.
SWISS is the most punctual carrier that operates YUL to ZRH flights, with 71.67% of its services reaching their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Currently, Rs76,485 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to Zurich Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs153,124. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from YUL to ZRH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to Zurich Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from YUL to ZRH.
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Handy information about Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL)
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Of the departures from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport, 67% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near YUL. Whether you have an early flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to Zurich Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're landing on a late Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to Zurich Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near ZRH:
Hit the road running by picking up a Zurich Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Green Motion and explore beyond Zurich's main sights.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Zurich Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
Zurich Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from the centre of Zurich. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 10 minutes.
When to fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to Zurich Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Zurich. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to Zurich Airport for July if you want to go to Zurich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC and 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from YUL to ZRH in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Switzerland
Basel is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Zurich. Around 72 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Art Basel, Basel Minster and Muensterplatz.
Bern is another standout destination in Switzerland and is around 97 kilometres south-west of Zurich. No trip is complete without seeing Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bernisches Historisches Museum - Einstein Museum.
