Zurich to Montréal (ZRH–YUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ZRH–YUL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Swiss leads the route. The flight covers 3,726 miles in approximately 7h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX Swiss | 6 | 343 | 7h14-8h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Montréal from Zurich
| Metric | ZRH→YUL | BSL→YUL | MXP→YUL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZRH | – | 49 mi | 127 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 6 | 1 | 35 |
| Flight time | 7h 47m | 8h 15m | 8h 30m |
Travel Essentials
ZRH: CEST · YUL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 12:00 PM in Montréal.
Swiss passport holders do not need a visa to enter Canada for stays up to 6 months. An Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is required before flying to Canada. Apply online at the official Government of Canada site for CAD 7. Processing takes minutes in most cases and the eTA is valid for 5 years or until the passport expires. The eTA is only needed for air travel. Land or sea crossings from the US do not require one.
Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.
The 747 Express bus departs from the arrivals level every 20–30 minutes around the clock (CAD $11). It stops at several downtown métro stations, making it convenient for most city-centre destinations. Taxis from the arrivals level charge a flat rate of CAD $45 to downtown; Uber and Lyft are available from a separate ride-share zone.Rental car facilities are located on-site in the terminal complex. During winter, confirm road conditions before driving; Highway 20 can be slow or briefly closed during heavy snowstorms.
Continental climate with dramatic seasonal swings. Summers (June–August) are warm and humid at 24–30°C with occasional thunderstorms. Winters (December–March) are severe, with temperatures regularly dropping to −15°C or colder and heavy snowfall that causes frequent de-icing delays and occasional ground stops.
Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) are transitional and relatively pleasant, though spring snowstorms are not unusual. Pack serious winter gear from November through March; ice storms in early spring create particularly difficult travel conditions.
ZRH–YUL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZRH to YUL
Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) are connected by nonstop service from Swiss. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
ZRH to YUL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ZRH to YUL is about 7 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,726 miles (5,996 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Halifax / Stanfield and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bâle / Mulhouse (BSL) and Ferno (VA) (MXP).