Montreal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL) —also known as Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport—is the third largest airport in Canada and services over 22 million passengers. There is only one terminal building with a departures lounge split into domestic, transborder, and international flights. The operating airlines at YUL Airport are Aeromexico, Air Algerie, Air Canada, Air Creebec, Air France, Air Inuit, Air Saint-Pierre, Air Transat, American Airlines, Arajet, Austrian Airlines, Avianca, Bermudair, British Airways, Canadian North, Copa Airlines, Delta, Emirates, French Bee, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Lufthansa, Pal Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian, Sata Internacional Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, Swiss, TAP Air Portugal, Tunisair, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, and WestJet Airlines.
Montreal Airport Services
Accessibility for Travelers with Disabilities
Montreal International Airport is fully equipped to support passengers with reduced mobility and other disabilities. However, you’ll need to book via your airline to ensure arrangements are made for you when you arrive. Accessibility features include:
- Wheelchair assistance
- Accessible parking and shuttle services
- Accessible bathrooms
- Boarding assistance
- Fast-track and priority boarding
- Medical device assistance
- Disabled parking spots
- Accessible taxis (available from 07:00 to 23:00)
For those with invisible disabilities, Montreal is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Program. That means, you can choose to wear a Sunflower Lanyard, which subtly signals to staff that you may need assistance while transiting through the airport.
Baggage Services
Montreal Airport Lounges
Montreal Airport Wi-Fi
Montreal Airport Parking
There are nine parking lots at Montreal Airport. You can pre-book Montreal Airport parking online.
Short-term parking
Park on the ground floor of the multi-level parking lot for short term parking
Costs start at $8 per 20 minutes or $43 for 24 hours
Long-term parking
Park on the upper three levels of the multi-level parking for $37 per day
Or park in the EcoParc lots for $36 for 24 hours
Drop off & Pick up
Drop-off passengers at the P4 parking lot express area
Wait in one of the three CellParc lots for up to two hours for free then ask your passenger what zone they’ll be in at Arrivals. Then you can park in the pick-up zone in front of the terminal building and collect your passenger.
Valet parking
Leave your keys with the professional valet parking team for an easy turnkey solution
Prices at at $50 for 24 hours of parking
Live Arrivals
Live Departures
Terminal Information
Montreal Trudeau Airport (YUL) has one large terminal building split into several zones to make it easy to navigate. It has everything the modern traveler needs for a comfortable transit, including washrooms, baby change facilities, ATMs, Wi-Fi, and seating.
Terminal 1
Transportation options from and to Montreal Airport
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By Bus
Hop on the express bus no. 747 to arrive in the city center in 1 hour.
*Departure every 10-15 minutes
By Taxi
Get a Montreal Airport taxi from the taxi stands outside the terminal building.
Or, for a more personalized ride, you can book a private Montreal Airport transfer with Welcome Pickups.
By Car
Drive to the city center in 35 minutes.
*Trip durations vary depending on your final destination and traffic.
More connections from Montreal Airport
Buses
The express bus No.747 will take 1 hour to get you to downtown Montreal. The ticket costs €7.50 (CAD 11). Children under 11 travel for free.
If you want to travel to other areas like Ottawa and Mont Tremblant, you’ll need to take the bus to the city center first and then get another bus to your desired destination.
Rental cars
Taxis and Private Transfers
Montreal Airport Hotels
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Montreal Airport: 24/7
Shops: Most shops are open from 04:00 to 22:00.
Food and Drink: Most coffee shops and restaurants are open from 05:00 to 22:00
Recommended Arrival Times
International Flights: 3 hours
Domestic Flights: 2 hours
Airport Codes
Montreal Airport code: YUL
IACO code: CYUL
Contact Information
General information: +1 (514) 633 3333
Airport email: Online form
Lost property: Montreal Airport Lost Property
Frequently Asked Questions
Are YMQ and YUL the same airport?
YMQ and YUL are not the same airport. YMQ is the catchall term for airports in the Montreal Metropolitan area. YUL refers to Montréal–Trudeau International Airport specifically, which is the main airport in the area.
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