Flying from Montreal to Zurich Airport (ZRH): What you need to know
Montreal's main base, Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), is where many great vacations begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Montreal to Zurich Airport (ZRH).
7 hours 30 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Montreal to Zurich Airport flight.
The timezone in Zurich is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Montreal. Zurich Airport is located in Zurich.
Take your pick of 6 direct flights a week between Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Zurich Airport (ZRH). This is the most popular route, with SWISS offering a 4:40pm departure from YUL to ZRH.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Montreal to ZRH. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
You can take a direct flight from Montreal to Zurich Airport (ZRH) leaving from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL).
When jetting out of YUL, you can catch a direct flight from Montreal to Zurich Airport with SWISS.
Most travelers choose to book seats with SWISS from YUL to ZRH.
With 71.67% of services landing on schedule, SWISS is the highest-rated carrier for punctuality on this route.
The journey from central Montreal to YUL takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometers in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Montreal-Trudeau International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Montreal to Zurich Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
67% of flights that leave from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
YHU is around 23 kilometers from central Montreal. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Montreal Metropolitan Airport the day before your Montreal to ZRH flight:
About Zurich Airport (ZRH)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Montreal to Zurich Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near ZRH:
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Montreal to Zurich Airport flight.
Getting from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to central Zurich
From Zurich Airport, central Zurich is around 11 kilometers away. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city center by car.
Traveling by public transport takes around 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
AED 1,148 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Zurich Airport. Return flights start at AED 2,417. These fares may change depending on availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Montreal to ZRH. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Montreal to Zurich Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Zurich Airport (ZRH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Montreal to Zurich Airport (ZRH). Visit Zurich in January for a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Montreal to ZRH plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Zurich, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Montreal to Zurich Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Zurich
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Zurich right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Montreal to Zurich Airport:
Bahnhofstrasse and Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Zurich itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Zurich Opera.
Explore more of Switzerland
Lausanne is just one of the many places in Switzerland waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Zurich. Around 177 kilometers away to the southwest, popular attractions include Olympic Park, The Olympic Museum and Cathedrale de Lausanne.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Switzerland, head for Lugano, about 161 kilometers south of Zurich. Lungolago di Lugano, Aussichtspunkt San Salvatore and LAC Lugano Arte e Cultura are among the biggest draws.
