Travelling from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Montreal: what you need to know
Around 7 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Geneva Airport to Montreal.
The timezone in Montreal is UTC-5. The city is six hours behind Geneva, where Geneva Airport is located.
The busiest route is from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Choose from five weekly services between these two airports. Air Canada offers a 12:15 departure between GVA and YUL.
Leave enough time to make your GVA to Montreal flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as March. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You can book a direct Geneva Airport to Montreal ticket. Begin your journey at GVA and end it at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
Book your ticket with Air Canada. This popular airline operates direct flights from Geneva Airport to Montreal.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper plane ticket from GVA to Montreal. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
The journey from central Geneva to GVA takes about 10 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 5 kilometers in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near GVA. Whether you have an early flight from Geneva Airport to Montreal or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels put convenience first:
Of all flights departing from Geneva Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Geneva Airport (GVA) to Montreal
P18,623 is currently the best price for a one-way Geneva Airport to Montreal flight. Return plane tickets start from P33,383. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from GVA to Montreal. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Geneva Airport to Montreal throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from GVA to Montreal by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Geneva Airport to Montreal.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is around 19 kilometers from central Montreal. If you're grabbing a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Geneva Airport to Montreal, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near YUL:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport about four weeks ahead of your flight from GVA to Montreal.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU) is roughly 23 kilometers from central Montreal. Once you've hopped off your flight from Geneva Airport to Montreal, it'll take you around 25 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 1 hour.
Following your GVA to Montreal flight, unwind at a hotel close to YHU. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Usually, the earlier you book, the better the deals and choice of vehicles. Lock in your ride from YHU once you know your travel dates.
Best time to go to Montreal
July is the most popular month for flights from Geneva Airport to Montreal. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to Montreal in January.
Lock in a Geneva Airport to Montreal plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from GVA to Montreal in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -19ºC (-2ºF) and -2ºC (28ºF) on average.
More about Montreal
Start your Montreal trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Geneva Airport to Montreal, check out our selection of hotels including:
Montreal Botanical Garden and Cirque du Soleil - KURIOS are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Montreal to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Explore more of Canada
Montreal is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Canada you'll want to see. About 499 kilometers southwest of Montreal, a visit to Toronto will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like CN Tower, The Top CN Tower and Royal Ontario Museum.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Canada, head for Ottawa, roughly 153 kilometers west of Montreal. Rideau Canal National Historic Site, Parliament Hill and Rideau Canal, Locks 1 - 8 - Ottawa are the start of reasons to visit.