Cheap flights from Frankfurt to Montreal

Flight Information: Frankfurt to Montreal

The main location in Montreal that has flights from Frankfurt to Montreal is Montréal-Pierre Elliot Trudeau International Airport. Airlines that offer service from Frankfurt to Montreal include Air Canada, Lufthansa, American Airlines, British Airways, Delta Airlines, Air France, and Iberia. Delta offers flights with one stop in Amsterdam, Paris, New York City, or Detroit, while Lufthansa has a flight that stops in Munich. Air Canada and Lufthansa also offer direct flights.  

Terminal Information for Frankfurt Airport

Frankfurt Airport is the busiest airport in Germany and the fourth-busiest airport in Europe, so travellers on flights to Montreal from Frankfurt should plan ahead and arrive at least two hours prior to the scheduled flight time. Around holidays, those travelling may want to allow three hours or more to get through security.

The airport has two terminals, and passengers can travel between them via bus or SkyLine, both of which are free. The bus makes a stop in front of each terminal every 10 minutes. The SkyLine train stops at Terminal 1, Concourse B, and Terminal 2 between Concourses D and E every two to three minutes at the marked spots. If the SkyLine is under construction, check for posted signs at the stops for more information. A third terminal is currently under construction and will open by 2022.

Airlines using Terminal 1 include Lufthansa and Air Canada. Terminal 2 airlines include American Airlines, British Airways, Delta Airlines, Air France, and Iberia. Each terminal houses a central shopping plaza with books and other media, luggage, accessories, and a pharmacy, along with bars and restaurants.

Terminal Information for Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

The Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport airport contains a single terminal into and out of which all airlines fly. International and trans-border gates are 47-68 and 72-89. Travellers arriving at this airport can shop at the duty-free stores or boutiques, visit the lounges or restaurants, or relax at the BALNEA Spa Voyage.

What You Need to Know

On international Frankfurt to Montreal flights, passengers will need to bring passports as the main form of identification. Passengers travelling with children should arrive earlier to accommodate the more extensive screening process.

What to Expect in Montreal

The average costs in Montreal are quite a bit cheaper than they are in Frankfurt because Frankfurt is one of the 10 most expensive cities in the world. The average cost for lunch and a drink at a restaurant in Montreal is CA$17, while dinner for two at a pub is around CA$53. The Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is about 20-30 km from the city center, so the average taxi fare is about CA$40.

The weather during the winter is fairly chilly, with average temperatures between minus 2 and minus 9 degrees Celsius from December to March. The spring and summer months are more pleasant, with averages in the mid-teens and low 20s. Montreal gets quite a bit of rain throughout the year, and in the months of April through August, there is rainfall for over half of the month.

And, don't forget that Montreal is five hours behind Frankfurt.