Travelling from Montreal to Bern Airport (BRN): what you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Montreal. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Montreal to Bern Airport (BRN) departing from here.
Bern Airport is located in Bern. The city operates in the UTC+1 timezone and is 5 hours ahead of Montreal.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Montreal to BRN.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
The distance from central Montreal to YUL is roughly 26 kilometres. Use travel apps like Google Maps for the fastest way to get there, whether you want to drive or use public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Montreal to Bern Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
About Bern Airport (BRN)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Montreal to Bern Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near BRN:
Getting from Bern Airport (BRN) to central Bern
From Bern Airport, Bern is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 23 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 54 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Bern Airport (BRN)
C$761 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Bern Airport. Return flights start from C$1,824. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
To score flight tickets from Montreal to BRN, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare the prices of tickets from Montreal to Bern Airport across each month. The lowest fares are highlighted in green, so you can easily choose a flight that fits your budget.
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Play around with the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Montreal to Bern Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
The best time to fly from Montreal to Bern Airport (BRN)
September is the busiest month for flights from Montreal to Bern Airport. To escape the crowds, head for Bern in April when things are quieter.
Before you book a flight from Montreal to BRN, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Bern, with the temperature ranging from 8ºC to 23ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Montreal to Bern Airport in January when temperatures average between -9ºC and 6ºC.
More about Bern
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Bern right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Montreal to Bern Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Bern itinerary.
Complete your Bern trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Bern and see the city on your own terms. Easily compare rates from trusted rental companies in one place after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Montreal to Bern Airport.
