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Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

Also known as: YUL Airport, Montreal Airport, Trudeau Airport, Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport, Montréal-Trudeau Airport. Formerly Montréal–Dorval International Airport, Dorval Airport.

YUL · CYUL · Montreal

Airport facts

Name
Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
IATA code
YUL
ICAO code
CYUL
City
Montreal
Country
Canada
Address
975 Boulevard Roméo-Vachon Nord, Dorval, QC H4Y 1H1, Canada
Coordinates
45.4706, -73.7408
Time zone
America/Toronto
Terminals
One terminal building with three zones: domestic, international, and transborder (US) with US preclearance

About Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the main airport for Montreal, in the province of Quebec, Canada. Most people call it Montréal-Trudeau or simply YUL, and many locals still say Dorval, after the suburb where it stands, about 15 km (9 miles) west of downtown Montreal.

Air Canada has a hub here, and Air Transat, Porter and WestJet add routes across Canada, to the United States and to the Caribbean and Mexico. Air France, British Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Royal Air Maroc and other carriers link Montreal with Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. The airport handled about 22.4 million passengers in 2025.

All flights use one terminal building with three zones: domestic, international, and transborder for flights to the United States, where passengers clear US immigration and customs before boarding.

From the airport, most travelers head downtown and to Old Montreal, usually 20 to 40 minutes by road depending on traffic. Others go on to Laval, the Laurentians and Mont-Tremblant, or further to Ottawa and Québec City.

Airport operator, runways and traffic

Operator

ADM Aéroports de Montréal, a not-for-profit corporation, on a long-term lease from Transport Canada

Passengers per year

About 22.4 million in 2025

Runways

Two parallel runways, 06L/24R and 06R/24L

Terminal

One terminal with domestic, international and transborder zones

Opened

1941

Arrival tips for Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

If you arrive from outside Canada, including from the United States, you go through Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) inspection on arrival. Have your passport ready, and your eTA or visa if your nationality needs one; US citizens do not need an eTA. You can fill in your customs declaration in advance in the ArriveCAN app. Officers may ask about the purpose of your trip and where you are staying, and waits vary a lot with the number of flights landing.

After baggage claim you walk through to the public arrivals hall on the arrivals level, the lower floor of the terminal. Signs at YUL are in French and English. Domestic passengers go straight to the baggage carousels and the exit.

Outside, the STM 747 bus to downtown runs 24 hours a day, official taxis wait at Door 23 with a dispatcher, and limousines are at Door 24. Pre-booked drivers usually meet passengers in the arrivals hall.

Montreal is on Eastern Time and uses the Canadian dollar.

Ground transportation

The 747 bus is the cheapest way downtown at any hour; a taxi or pre-booked car is easier with luggage, at night or for addresses outside the center.

  • 747 bus to downtown Montreal

    STM's 747 bus runs 24 hours a day, every day, from the arrivals level to Lionel-Groulx Métro station and on to downtown hotels on René-Lévesque Boulevard and Berri-UQAM. Buy a ticket at the machines in arrivals or pay the exact fare in coins on board; it makes several stops and can be slow in traffic.

  • Taxi from Montreal airport

    Official taxis wait at Door 23 on the arrivals level, where a dispatcher helps you. A flat rate applies to downtown Montreal, with a higher rate at night, and cards are accepted.

  • Limousine

    Airport limousines wait at Door 24 on the arrivals level and are hired on the spot.

  • Uber and ride-hailing

    Ride-hailing pickups are on the arrivals level and at the P4 Express area, as shown in the app; waits can grow at peak times.

  • VIA Rail shuttle to Dorval station

    VIA Rail runs a free shuttle for its train passengers from the departures level to Dorval station, a few minutes away, for trains to Ottawa, Toronto and Québec City.

  • Private transfer

    A pre-booked car meets you in the arrivals hall, useful for families, groups, late arrivals and trips to Laval, the Laurentians or Mont-Tremblant.

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Terminals

YUL has one terminal building. Departing passengers are split into three zones by destination, and you cannot move between zones after security.

Domestic zone

Flights within Canada, through security checkpoint A, including the satellite gates used by regional propeller aircraft.

International zone

Flights to destinations outside Canada and the United States, through checkpoint A, with the airport's largest duty-free shops.

Transborder zone

Flights to the United States, through checkpoint C, where passengers clear US Customs and Border Protection preclearance before boarding.

Airlines and destinations

Aeroméxico International zone

Mexico City

Air Algérie International zone

Algiers

Air Canada

Barcelona, Bogotá, Boston, Brussels, Calgary, Cancún, Chicago O'Hare, Frankfurt, Halifax, London Heathrow, Los Angeles, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Tokyo Narita, Toronto Pearson, Vancouver and more

Airline guide

Air Canada Express

Atlanta, Bagotville, Boston, Charlottetown, Chicago O'Hare, Deer Lake, Fredericton, Moncton, Nashville, New York JFK, New York LaGuardia, Newark, Philadelphia, Québec City, Rouyn-Noranda and more

Air Canada Rouge

Belize City (seasonal), Cancún, Cayo Coco, Fort Lauderdale, Halifax (seasonal), Las Vegas (seasonal), Miami, Orlando, Phoenix, Punta Cana, Québec City, Tampa, Varadero and more

Air Creebec Domestic zone

Chibougamau, Chisasibi, Eastmain, Kuujjuarapik, Nemaska, Val-d'Or, Waskaganish, Wemindji

Air France International zone

Paris Charles de Gaulle, Pointe-à-Pitre (seasonal)

Air Inuit Domestic zone

Akulivik, Inukjuak, Ivujivik, Kuujjuaq, Kuujjuarapik, La Grande, Puvirnituq, Québec City, Salluit, Schefferville, Sept-Îles, Umiujaq

Air Saint-Pierre International zone

Saint-Pierre

Air Transat

Barcelona, Bordeaux, Cancún, Cartagena, Cayo Coco, Fort-de-France, Fort Lauderdale, Holguín, Liberia, Lima, Lisbon, Lyon, Madrid, Málaga, Porto (seasonal) and more

American Airlines Transborder zone

Charlotte, Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, Miami, New York LaGuardia, Philadelphia

Arajet International zone

Punta Cana

Austrian Airlines International zone

Vienna

Avianca International zone

Bogotá

Azores Airlines International zone

Ponta Delgada

BermudAir International zone

Bermuda

British Airways International zone

London Heathrow

Central Mountain Air Domestic zone

Blanc-Sablon, Chevery, La Romaine, Natashquan, Québec City, Saint-Augustin, Sept-Îles

Copa Airlines International zone

Panama City

Delta Air Lines Transborder zone

Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York LaGuardia

Emirates International zone

Dubai

French Bee International zone

Paris Orly

KLM International zone

Amsterdam

Lufthansa International zone

Munich, Frankfurt (seasonal)

PAL Airlines Domestic zone

Gaspé, Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Québec City, Sept-Îles, Val-d'Or, Wabush

Porter Airlines

Boston, Calgary, Edmonton, Fort Lauderdale (seasonal), Fort Myers (seasonal), Halifax, Nassau (seasonal), Newark, Toronto Billy Bishop, Toronto Pearson, Vancouver

Qatar Airways International zone

Doha

Royal Air Maroc International zone

Casablanca

Royal Jordanian International zone

Amman

Swiss International zone

Zurich

TAP Air Portugal International zone

Lisbon

Tunisair International zone

Tunis

Turkish Airlines International zone

Istanbul

United Airlines Transborder zone

Chicago O'Hare, Newark, San Francisco (seasonal), Washington Dulles

WestJet

Calgary, Cancún, Cayo Coco, Cayo Largo del Sur, Cienfuegos, Cozumel, Freeport, Holguín, Liberia, Mazatlán, Montego Bay, Puerto Plata, Punta Cana, Santa Clara, Tulum (seasonal) and more

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi

    Free, unlimited Wi-Fi on the YUL Wi-Fi network throughout the terminal.

  • Currency exchange

    A currency exchange desk is in the public arrivals area.

  • Duty-free shops

    Three duty-free stores, including a large one in the international zone.

  • In-terminal hotel

    The Montréal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel is inside the terminal, reached from the public area on the departures level, with day-use rooms.

  • Prayer room

    A multi-faith prayer room is available in the terminal.

  • Baby care

    Breastfeeding rooms and self-service strollers are available for families.

  • Pet relief areas

    Dog relief areas are provided for travelers with service animals and pets.

  • Restaurants

    Restaurants and a convenience store are in the public arrivals area, with more shops and restaurants past security.

Airport lounges

Lounges are inside each zone, so the ones you can use depend on where you are flying.

  • Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges

    In the domestic zone (near gates 1 and 3), the transborder zone (gates 72 to 73) and the international zone (gate 52). For eligible Air Canada business-class passengers, Aeroplan Elite members and holders of qualifying Aeroplan cards.

  • Air France-KLM Lounge, international zone

    Near gates 55 to 57, for Air France and KLM business-class passengers; some lounge network members may enter when space allows.

  • Aspire Lounges, domestic and international zones

    In the domestic zone and in the international zone near gate 52, open to members of lounge networks such as Priority Pass and to paying passengers, subject to space.

  • Desjardins Odyssey Lounges, international and transborder zones

    Near gate 63 in the international zone and gate 76 in the transborder zone, for qualifying Desjardins and network cardholders, or with a paid entry.

  • National Bank Lounge, international zone

    Near gate 53. The main lounge closed for renovation in October 2026, and a temporary lounge at the same spot serves eligible cardholders until it reopens, scheduled for 2028.

Accessibility and passenger assistance

  • Requesting assistance

    Ask your airline for help through the terminal, a wheelchair or boarding assistance when you book your flight, and confirm it before you travel.

  • Hidden disabilities

    YUL takes part in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program. Ask for a free Sunflower lanyard at a YUL information desk to signal that you may need extra time or help.

  • Service animals

    Dog relief areas are provided in the terminal for service animals.

  • Adapted taxis

    Wheelchair-accessible taxis are available on request from the dispatcher at the taxi stand.

Parking

ADM runs the official parking lots; you can reserve parking ahead on the airport's website.

ValetParc

Valet parking at the terminal entrance, with electric vehicle charging.

HotelParc

Indoor parking inside the Marriott In-Terminal Hotel, with escalator access to the terminal.

EconoParc

Economy lots further from the terminal, including P4, a covered lot with EV charging, and outdoor lots linked by a free 24-hour shuttle bus.

CellParc waiting lot

A free waiting lot for up to 2 hours, for drivers picking up arriving passengers.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Montreal airport from downtown?

Montréal-Trudeau Airport (YUL) is in Dorval, about 15 km (9 miles) west of downtown Montreal. The drive usually takes 20 to 40 minutes depending on traffic, more at rush hour or during roadwork. The 747 bus runs downtown 24 hours a day, and official taxis charge a flat rate to the downtown area.

Is Montreal airport the same as Dorval airport?

Yes. The airport stands in Dorval and was called Dorval Airport, then Montréal–Dorval International Airport, until it was renamed Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in 2004. Many Montrealers still call it Dorval. Its code is YUL, and it is the airport for all scheduled passenger flights to Montreal.

How many terminals does Montreal airport have?

Montréal-Trudeau has one terminal building divided into three zones: domestic for flights within Canada, international for flights outside Canada and the United States, and transborder for flights to the US. Domestic and international flights use security checkpoint A, and US flights use checkpoint C. Arriving passengers all exit on the arrivals level.

Does Montreal airport have US preclearance?

Yes. Montréal-Trudeau is one of the Canadian airports with US preclearance. Passengers flying to the United States clear US immigration and customs in the transborder zone before boarding, so they land in the US as domestic passengers. Allow extra time for it, and arrive at least three hours before your flight at busy times.

Is there a train from Montreal airport to downtown?

Not yet. The REM light rail station under the airport is under construction and is expected to open in late 2027. Until then, the STM 747 bus is the public transit link to downtown, running 24 hours a day to Lionel-Groulx Métro station, René-Lévesque Boulevard and Berri-UQAM.

How does the 747 bus from Montreal airport work?

The STM 747 bus leaves from the arrivals level 24 hours a day, every day of the year. It runs to Lionel-Groulx Métro station and on to downtown hotels along René-Lévesque Boulevard and Berri-UQAM. Buy a ticket from the machines in the international arrivals area or pay the exact fare in coins on board, as bills are not accepted.

Where are taxis at Montreal airport?

Official taxis wait at Door 23 on the arrivals level, where a dispatcher assigns them. A flat rate applies from the airport to downtown Montreal, with a higher rate overnight, and cards and cash are accepted. Limousines wait at Door 24, and wheelchair-accessible taxis can be requested from the dispatcher.

Do I need an eTA to fly to Montreal?

Most visitors from visa-exempt countries need an approved Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before boarding a flight to Canada, applied for online. US citizens do not need one, and travelers who need a visa apply for that instead. Check the Government of Canada's requirements for your passport before you book.

How do I clear customs at Montreal airport?

Arriving international passengers, including those from the United States, go through Canada Border Services Agency inspection before baggage claim. You can fill in your customs declaration in advance in the ArriveCAN app. Officers may ask about your trip and where you are staying, and waits vary with the number of flights landing.

Which airlines fly to Montreal?

Air Canada has a hub at YUL and, with Air Canada Rouge and Air Canada Express, flies the most routes. Air Transat, Porter and WestJet serve Canada, the US and sun destinations, while Air France, British Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, American, Delta and United add international and US flights.

How far is Montreal airport from Mont-Tremblant?

Mont-Tremblant is in the Laurentians, northwest of Montreal, and the drive from YUL usually takes about 2 hours, longer in winter weather or on busy ski weekends. There is no direct rail link, so travelers go by car, by scheduled coach or by pre-booked transfer.

Is there a hotel inside Montreal airport?

Yes. The Montréal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel is the only hotel with direct access to the terminal, reached from the public area on the departures level beside the US departures zone. It offers day-use rooms, and its HotelParc garage has escalator access to the terminal.

Where can I park at Montreal airport?

ADM runs ValetParc at the entrance, HotelParc inside the Marriott, and EconoParc lots further out linked by a free 24-hour shuttle. The CellParc waiting lot is free for up to 2 hours for drivers meeting arriving passengers. Parking can be reserved online ahead of time.

Why book with Airport Transportation?

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Is the transportation private or shared?

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Are prices per person or per vehicle?

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

How many people can a van carry?

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

How do I find you at the airport?

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

What kind of vehicles do you use?

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Do you have insurance?

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Do you provide baby seats?

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

How far in advance should I book?

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

What payment methods are accepted?

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Do vehicles have air conditioning?

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

What if my flight is delayed?

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Can I make stops during my ride?

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

Do children pay differently than adults?

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Is my reservation refundable?

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Do drivers speak English?

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Are tips mandatory?

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

What currencies are accepted?

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

Are pets allowed?

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Is there room for luggage?

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

What is included in the price?

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.

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