Flying from Montreal to Geneve Airport (GVA): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll leave from in Montreal. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Geneve Airport (GVA) taking off from here.
Expect to be in the air for 7 hours 35 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Montreal to Geneve Airport flight.
The timezone in Geneva is UTC+1, which is five hours ahead of Montreal. Geneve Airport is located in Geneva.
The busiest route is from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Geneve Airport (GVA). Choose from 5 direct services every week. Air Canada operates a 8:20pm departure between YUL and GVA.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Montreal to GVA.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Montreal to Geneve Airport (GVA) depart from this terminal.
When departing from YUL, you can take a direct flight from Montreal to Geneve Airport with Air Canada.
The majority of travellers choose to book seats with Air Canada from YUL to GVA.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is Air Canada.
YUL is around 26 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Montreal to Geneve Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of all flights departing from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, 64.89% touch down on time at their destination.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Montreal to YHU in around 1 hour 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 40 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your Montreal to GVA flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to St. Hubert Airport:
About Geneve Airport (GVA)
Have a late flight from Montreal to Geneve Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near GVA and hit the pillow fast:
Pick up a Geneve Airport rental car and explore Geneva and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Europcar and Enterprise are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Montreal to Geneve Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Geneve Airport (GVA) to central Geneva
Geneve Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Geneva. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Geneve Airport (GVA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Geneve Airport is RM998. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM2,211. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Get cheap flights from Montreal to GVA by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
June is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Montreal to Geneve Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Geneve Airport (GVA)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning your trip dates. November is the quietest month to go to Geneva. June is when most people book flights from Montreal to Geneve Airport (GVA), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Geneva is July, with temperatures ranging between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Montreal to GVA plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Montreal to Geneve Airport in January when temperatures are between -5ºC (23ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Geneva
Start your Geneva trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Montreal to Geneve Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. CERN, Geneva, Switzerland and Jets d'eau are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Geneva itinerary.
Explore more of Switzerland
Geneva has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Switzerland waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometres north-east of Geneva, a visit to Zurich will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Bahnhofstrasse, Cirque du Soleil - Grand Chapiteau and Zurich Opera.
Basel is another must-experience destination in Switzerland and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Geneva. No trip is complete without dropping by Art Basel, Christmas Lightshow and Basel Minster.
