Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)

Arriving international passengers pass through primary inspection, retrieve checked luggage, and complete customs clearance before entering the arrivals hall.

• Follow the overhead signage towards the primary inspection hall immediately after disembarking.
• Complete your customs and immigration declaration using the automated Primary Inspection Kiosks or via the official Advance Declaration service prior to landing.
• Present your kiosk transaction receipt and travel documents to a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officer.
• Proceed to the baggage claim hall on the lower level to collect any checked luggage.
• Hand your transaction receipt to the CBSA officer at the exit door before walking into the public arrivals area.

• Train

  Public Express Bus (STM Line 747)

  City express bus service operating 24/7 between the airport terminal and central Montreal (Lionel-Groulx metro station and downtown stops).

  Time:

  Typically 45-70 minutes depending on traffic

  Typical cost:

  Roughly CAD $11 (includes 24-hour unlimited transit pass across the city network)

• Taxi

  Taxi

  Licensed taxis pick up from the designated curbside zone outside the arrivals level. A flat rate applies to trips to downtown Montreal.

  Time:

  Roughly 30-50 minutes depending on road conditions

  Typical cost:

  Flat rate of roughly CAD $48-$55 for downtown destinations; metered for other areas

• Ride-hailing

  Rideshare (Uber, Eva)

  Pick-ups take place at designated doors on the departure or arrival levels as indicated in the application.

  Time:

  Roughly 30-50 minutes

  Typical cost:

  Typically CAD $40-$65 depending on surge pricing and destination

• Car rental

  Car Rental

  Major vehicle rental agencies operate from the ground floor of the main multi-level car park located opposite the terminal.

  Time:

  Varies by destination; roughly 30-45 minutes to downtown

  Typical cost:

  Varies by supplier and vehicle class

Connecting procedures vary depending on whether your onward flight is domestic, transborder, or international.

• International-to-domestic passengers must clear CBSA passport control, collect checked bags, and drop them at the connections baggage counter before passing security.
• International-to-US passengers must retrieve checked luggage, clear Canadian outbound control, and go through US Customs and Border Protection preclearance.
• International-to-international transfer procedures depend on whether your baggage is checked through; follow designated connection signs in the arrival corridor.
• Ensure you allow at least 90-120 minutes between connecting flights to account for border security processing.

Complimentary Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the public and passenger areas of the terminal building.

• Select the network name '_YUL-MTL Free Wi-Fi' on your device.
• Launch your web browser to accept the terms of service on the landing page.
• Session access is provided in renewable hourly blocks without mandatory registration.

Automated teller machines and foreign exchange services are available across both landside and airside zones.

• ATMs accepting major international debit and credit networks are located in arrivals, departures, and boarding concourses.
• Currency exchange booths operate in the international arrivals hall and within the secure departures areas.
• Canadian merchants generally accept major credit cards and contactless mobile payments; cash is rarely essential.

The terminal offers a selection of quick-service eateries, cafes, and sit-down restaurants before and after security.

• Landside options are available in the public departures area prior to security checkpoints.
• Airside dining areas in the domestic, international, and transborder concourses offer options ranging from grab-and-go options to full-service dining.
• Operating hours generally align with scheduled flight departures throughout the day.

Airline-operated and independent lounge facilities are located in the domestic, international, and transborder concourses.

• Air Canada operates Maple Leaf Lounges in the domestic, international, and transborder zones.
• Independent lounges accessible via pay-per-use, lounge membership schemes, or premium tickets are located in the international area.
• Access conditions, opening hours, and booking requirements vary by operator.

An on-site hotel is connected directly to the terminal, with several off-site options accessible via short shuttle rides.

• The Marriott In-Terminal Hotel is directly accessible from the US transborder departures area.
• Numerous airport hotels are situated within a 5-10 minute radius along the surrounding highway corridor.
• Hotel shuttle pick-up points are located outside the main arrivals level exit doors.

Standard baggage services including luggage storage, wrapping, and lost property support are available at YUL.

• Luggage storage and cloakroom services are available landside for a daily fee.
• Luggage wrapping stations are located on the departures level near check-in counters.
• For items left inside the terminal building, contact the airport lost and found office located on the arrivals level.

Montréal-Trudeau offers dedicated amenities for passengers travelling with children.

• Nursing rooms equipped with changing tables and seating are situated near restrooms throughout the concourses.
• Small children's play areas are located in the international boarding concourse.
• Strollers are generally permitted up to the aircraft boarding gate; confirm specific airline policies at check-in.

• Nursing rooms
• Luggage storage
• Currency exchange
• Multi-faith prayer room
• Car rental centre
• Information counters
• ATMs

Local emergency number: Dial 911 for emergency services.

• Dial 911 from any telephone for immediate emergency, police, fire, or medical response.
• For non-emergency assistance or first-aid in the terminal, contact airport security via any emergency call point or inform airport staff.
• If you lose your passport, contact your national embassy or consulate in Canada immediately after notifying border authorities.

• Check your passport validity and any visa, ETA or entry declaration required.
• Confirm your departure terminal on your boarding pass the day before.
• Activate a travel eSIM so you are online the moment you land.
• Download offline maps and screenshot your hotel address and booking reference.
• Tell your bank you are travelling and carry a backup payment card.
• Save the local emergency number and your embassy contact in your phone.
• Photograph your passport and store the copy somewhere you can reach offline.
• Check baggage allowance and any restricted items for your destination.

Airport operations change. Always confirm terminals, fares and timetables with the official sources below before you travel.

• Aéroports de Montréal Official SiteOfficial airport source
• Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship CanadaGovernment source
• Canada Border Services AgencyGovernment source
• Société de transport de MontréalOfficial transit source
• Gouvernement du Québec Health ServicesGovernment source