Travelling from Montreal to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Montreal. Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Montreal to Frankfurt jetting off from here.
Arrive in Frankfurt at Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) or Hahn Airport (HHN).
Jump on a direct Montreal to Frankfurt flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 20 minutes.
Frankfurt is six hours ahead of Montreal and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
With 11 flights a week between the two airports, Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) is the most popular route. Hop on the first flight from Montreal to Frankfurt with Air Canada at 18:00. If you prefer to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest departure from YUL to FRA is with Air Canada at 21:45.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your Montreal to Frankfurt flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Frankfurt
Currently, $424 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Frankfurt. The cheapest price for a return flight is $750. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
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Flying from Montreal
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Montreal to Frankfurt, you can depart from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL). Fly from YUL to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) without any stops.
Air Canada is a leading airline that offers direct Montreal to Frankfurt plane tickets leaving from YUL.
Travelling from central Montreal to YUL takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Montreal to Frankfurt or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Of the flights that depart from Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport, 67% land on time at their destination.
YUL is located at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
The distance from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt is approximately 11 kilometres. It'll take you about 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Montreal to Frankfurt, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near FRA:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Frankfurt am Main Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and explore beyond Frankfurt's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Frankfurt am Main Airport about three weeks ahead of your trip.
Hahn Airport (HHN)
The centre of Frankfurt is around 105 kilometres from Hahn Airport (HHN). Once your flight from Montreal to Frankfurt has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 2 hours 10 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to lay your head close to HHN. Tuck yourself in after your Montreal to Frankfurt flight at one of these perfectly located options:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Hahn Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Flex To Go, Alamo or Keddy By Europcar and make a speedy getaway.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Reserving your ride from HHN four weeks in advance often means better prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
September is the most popular month for flights from Montreal to Frankfurt. To escape the crowds, visit Frankfurt in March.
Lock in a Montreal to Frankfurt ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Frankfurt to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap flights from Montreal to Frankfurt around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Montreal to Frankfurt, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Educational institution Anne Frank, Main Tower and Staedel Museum are must-visits when exploring Frankfurt.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Frankfurt, now it's time to discover more of Germany. Travel about 418 kilometres northeast to Berlin to tick off its top sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Reichstag Building and Berlin Philharmonic, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Hamburg is another must-experience destination in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No journey is complete without visiting Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.