Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Montréal, Canada
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Québec's premier gateway connecting Canada and the world.
- ›Previously known as Dorval International Airport before being renamed in 2004 after Pierre Elliott Trudeau.
- ›Operated by Aéroports de Montréal (ADM), a not-for-profit corporation.
- ›It is the second-busiest airport in Canada by passenger volume.
- ›Air Transat, one of Canada's largest charter and leisure airlines, is headquartered at YUL.
- ›The REM light rail extension to the airport is expected to significantly improve public transit access upon completion.
Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, known by its former name Dorval, has served as Montréal's primary commercial airport since 1941. Situated about 20 kilometres west of downtown, it is the second-busiest airport in Canada and the main hub for Air Canada's transatlantic and transborder operations. The airport reflects Montréal's bilingual character and its role as a major North American and European connection point.
- Terminal 1 (Domestic) — Handles all domestic Canadian flights with dedicated check-in halls, gate areas, and connections to international arrivals.
- Terminal 1 (International & US Transborder) — Integrated within the same terminal complex, serving US pre-clearance flights and international departures with dedicated customs and immigration facilities.
- 747 Express Bus to Lionel-Groulx and Berri-UQAM metro stations (STM)
- Licensed taxis with flat-rate fare to downtown Montréal
- Uber and rideshare pickup at designated ground-level zones
- Car rental counters from Hertz, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, and National on site
- Private shuttle and hotel shuttle services
- Coach Canada and regional bus connections
- Marriott Montréal Airport
- Alt Hotel Montréal Trudeau Airport
- Holiday Inn Express Montréal Airport
- Hilton Garden Inn Montréal Airport
- Courtyard by Marriott Montréal Airport
Inside the terminal, travellers will find a solid mix of Quebec-based concepts alongside familiar chains such as Tim Hortons, St-Hubert, and various café outlets in both departure halls. Airside dining options expand considerably past security, with sit-down restaurants and grab-and-go spots catering to both domestic and international passengers. For a fuller Montréal dining experience — smoked meat, poutine, and bagels — the city's Mile End and Old Montréal neighbourhoods are worth the short drive.
- Allow extra time at US pre-clearance, as queues can be long during peak morning and evening banks.
- The 747 Express Bus runs 24 hours and is the most economical way to reach downtown, but does not accept luggage in overhead racks — keep bags manageable.
- YUL uses a single integrated terminal; domestic and international areas are connected airside, making connections straightforward if you clear customs first.
- Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal but speeds can slow during busy periods — download entertainment before arriving.
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