Most asked
- To downtownSTM 747 bus, 24 h, $11.25 (valid 24 h on all STM bus/metro). About 30–35 min to Lionel-Groulx metro. The REM airport station is not open yet (planned 2027).details
- Uber / LyftUberX and Lyft pick up at the Leigh-Capreol pickup area; exit Door 28 on the Arrivals level and follow the signs. Uber Black uses Door 25.details
- TaxiDoor 23, Arrivals level, dispatcher on duty. Flat rate to downtown $49.45 (5 am–11 pm) or $56.70 (11 pm–5 am). Cards accepted.details
- NursingNursing rooms sit next to most washrooms in every jetty (sink, chair, changing table, often a microwave). ADM does not publish gate numbers.details
Getting to and from the airport 12
STM 747 express bus to downtownBus Bus stop outside the terminal on the Arrivals level; STM staff are near the stop and at the STM counter in the international arrivals hall. ADM does not give a door number.
Short route to Lionel-Groulx metro 30–35 min. Long route to Gare d'autocars (Berri-UQAM) with 11 stops, 45–70 min. Accessible buses.
REM light rail station (not yet open)Train Under construction, 40 m below the terminal
Not open as of October 2026. ADM and REM both give a 2027 opening; about 25 min to downtown when it runs. Until then use the 747 bus, or STM 209 to REM Des Sources station.
Regular STM buses (209, 356, 378, 460)Bus Bus stops outside the terminal; check the STM planner for the exact stop
209 Des Sources connects to the REM at Des Sources station. 356 is a night route, 378 Sauvé, 460 Express Métropolitaine. The seasonal 815 REM shuttle ended 19 Oct 2026.
Taxi standTaxi Door 23, Arrivals level; a dispatcher assigns cars
No booking needed. All airport taxis are licensed; fares include a $1.05 airport fee.
Limousine kioskLimousine Kiosk at Door 24, Arrivals level
Book on site only (name, destination, email); cannot be reserved before you land. Cars are usually waiting at the door.
Free shuttle to Dorval VIA Rail stationTrain shuttle Door 8, Departures level
For VIA trains to Ottawa, Toronto and Québec City. No train runs into the airport itself.
Air Canada City Shuttle (downtown)Airline shuttle Door 7, Departures level, by the Air Canada check-in counters
Non-stop downtown shuttle for eligible Air Canada passengers only. Arriving passengers collect bags, then go up to Departures Door 7. Fares and eligibility on aircanada.com.
Regional coaches (Ottawa, Québec City, Trois-Rivières, Tremblant, Eastern Townships)Coach Orléans Express boards at Door 27, Arrivals level. Aerovanette (Sherbrooke/Magog/Bromont/Granby) boards at Door 25, Arrivals level.
Orléans Express 1-833-449-6444; Tremblant service is winter only. Aerovanette 1-855-628-3883, 24/7 by reservation.
Hotel shuttlesHotel shuttle Door 8, Departures level
Aloft, Courtyard, DoubleTree, Embassy Suites, Fairfield, Hilton Garden Inn, Holiday Inn, Hyatt Place, Quality, Radisson, Sheraton and others. Call your hotel for timing.
Car rental counters (P4)Car rental Inside the P4 parking building. From Arrivals exit Door 28 to the Leigh-Capreol area and take the free P4 shuttle.
Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Thrifty. Turo cars are in P4 or P9. Off-site firms (Routes, Europcar) meet at Door 8, Departures level.
Free P4 and P10 Express pick-up zones (for friends and family)Pickup zone P4 shuttle leaves from the Leigh-Capreol area via Door 28, Arrivals. P10 shuttle leaves from Door 20, Arrivals.
About 5 min by dedicated-lane shuttle. Avoids the congested main ramp, especially 13:00–20:00. Reduced-mobility spaces at both.
Nothing matches where you are — ground transport is all before security.
Between terminals 1
Moving between the domestic, international and US jettiesTransfer guide One building, no train or bus. Domestic and international share checkpoint A; US flights use checkpoint C then US preclearance.
Domestic-to-international stays airside but passes a second check into the international zone, with no way back. To the US follow "Connections to USA" to checkpoint C. From abroad, arrivals go through the connections centre; EU arrivals skip re-screening.
Nothing matches where you are — change the terminal or security filter to see all.
Families and nursing 10
Nursing roomsNursing room Adjacent to most washrooms throughout the terminal and all three jetties
Sink, chair, changing table and in many cases a microwave. ADM's page gives no gate numbers; follow washroom signage or ask a red-jacket YUL ambassador.
Children's play areas (domestic)Play area Departure lounges at gates 5 and 11
Children's play areas (international)Play area Departure lounges at gates 53 and 68
Children's play area (US)Play area Departure lounge at gate 86
Free YUL strollers (departing)Stroller loan After security. Domestic gate 1; international gates 52 and 57; US gates 75 and 78.
For children 6 months and up. Use inside the terminal only, not for the trip.
Free YUL strollers (arriving)Stroller loan On arrival. Domestic gate 17A; international gates 53 and 62; US gate 85.
Your own strollerPolicy Any gate
ADM says to ask your airline in advance whether your stroller can be gate-checked. Toys that look like real weapons must stay home.
Priority screening for families with infantsSecurity lane Checkpoint A (domestic and international departures) and checkpoint C (US departures)
Families with infants or small children get priority access. Equipment handles larger items like strollers and car seats; officers can give extra time.
Baby food and formula through securityPolicy Security screening
Travelling with a child under 2 you may carry baby food, milk, formula, water and juice in carry-on beyond the 100 ml limit. Declare them at screening. Rules are CATSA's, not the airport's.
Electric cart to the gate for familiesCart service From the security checkpoint to your gate in the international and US jetties; on return, from the arrival gate to Canadian customs
Ask staff after the checkpoint. Not offered in the domestic jetty.
Nothing matches where you are — change the terminal or security filter to see all.
Lounges 9
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (Domestic)Airline lounge Near gate 5 (ADM directory); ADM's FAQ says gate 3. Same area either way.
- Air Canada / Star Alliance business class
- Aeroplan 50K+ and Star Alliance Gold
- Eligible Aeroplan premium credit cards
ADM's own pages disagree on the gate (5 vs 3); the directory listing is the newer one.
Air Canada Café (Domestic)Airline lounge Near gate 5
- Same eligibility as the Maple Leaf Lounge
Smaller grab-and-go style lounge for working or a quick bite.
Aspire | Amex LoungeCard lounge Near gate 1
- Eligible American Express cardmembers (ADM does not list which cards; check amex.ca)
On-site microbrewery, chef menu with optional table service, Wi-Fi, charging. Fully accessible. ADM's page gives no walk-up or Priority Pass terms.
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (International)Airline lounge Near gate 52
- Air Canada / Star Alliance business class
- Aeroplan 50K+ and Star Alliance Gold
- Eligible Aeroplan premium credit cards
Air France KLM LoungeAirline lounge Between gates 55 and 57, international jetty
- Air France / KLM business class
- Flying Blue Elite Plus (SkyTeam Elite Plus)
- Plaza Premium Group customers (it is operated by Plaza Premium)
150 seats, showers, hot and cold food, wine bar, runway and Mount Royal views. Accessible.
Desjardins Odyssey Lounge (International)Card lounge Near gate 63
- Desjardins Odyssey credit cards (privileged access)
- International passengers departing gates 50–68 only
No reservation needed. Wine, beer, spirits, buffet, Wi-Fi, USB outlets. Paid entry terms not published by ADM.
National Bank Lounge (temporary, during renovation)Card lounge Temporary lounge near gate 53, international jetty
- National Bank World Elite Mastercard (physical card) + 1 guest + 2 children under 12, free
- Other National Bank Mastercards, paid entry
- International passengers departing gates 50–68 only
Main lounge closed 4 Oct 2026 for a rebuild; new lounge due 2028. Reduced capacity and a 2-hour stay limit in the temporary space.
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (US Transborder)Airline lounge Near gate 73, after US preclearance
- Air Canada / Star Alliance business class
- Aeroplan 50K+ and Star Alliance Gold
- Eligible Aeroplan premium credit cards
An Air Canada Café is in the same area near gate 73.
Salon Odyssée Desjardins – Plaza Premium Lounge (US)Pay-in lounge Near gate 76, next to Houston Avenue Bar & Grill
- Desjardins Odyssey credit cards (privileged access)
- Plaza Premium access (Amex Platinum/Business Platinum, Amex Gold Rewards visits)
- Walk-up paid entry
- US-bound passengers departing gates 72–89 only
ADM lists Odyssey cardholders and Plaza Premium; the Amex and walk-up detail is from Milesopedia. Priority Pass acceptance not confirmed on either page.
Nothing matches where you are — change the terminal or security filter to see all.
Accessibility 9
Adult changing room with hoistAssisted changeroom One room in the terminal; ADM does not say where. Ask at the information desk (Door 4 Departures or Door 28 Arrivals).
Lifting equipment and large-format changing table. You must bring your own helper; airport staff cannot assist inside the room.
Single-occupant accessible washroomsAccessible washroom International and US jetties
Unisex, wheelchair accessible, hands-free sinks, emergency call button. All washrooms airport-wide have door-free entrances and accessible stalls.
ADM assistance between the curb and check-inAssistance service Departing go to Door 4 or Door 8 (Departures level) and call the number on the sign. Arriving go to Door 24 (Arrivals level). HotelParc users use Door 10.
On foot, wheelchair or golf cart, with luggage help. Book ahead online or at 514-420-5030; walk-ups accepted with about 15 min wait. Also serves P4/P10 Express Drop-off areas.
Wheelchair and gate assistance after check-inPolicy Request through your airline
Help from check-in to the gate, on board and during connections is the airline's job. After security an electric shuttle runs to gates in all three jetties and from arrival gates to Canadian customs. Free self-service wheelchairs are placed around the terminal.
Accessible taxisGround transport Door 23, Arrivals level; tell the dispatcher what you need
Outside these hours ADM says to arrange transport with your carrier. Standard taxi fares apply.
Sunflower lanyard (invisible disabilities)Hidden disability support Information desks at Door 4 (Departures level) and Door 28 (Arrivals level)
Signals to staff that you may need more time or help. Does not give expedited screening.
YUL Pet Squad escort for autistic travellersAccompaniment service From airport arrival to the boarding gate, by request
A volunteer with a therapy dog accompanies you. Request in advance through the form on ADM's accessibility page.
Braille, TTY and visual alarmsFacilities Throughout the terminal
Braille on washroom entrances, elevators, escalators and relief-area signs; elevators announce floors. TTY phones at every pay-phone bank; visual fire alarms in public areas. TTY line 1-800-855-1155.
Accessible parking at P4 (EconoParc rate)Parking P4 parking lot, accessible shuttle to the terminal
Take a ticket on entry; show the ticket and permit at the exit assistance station to have the rate adjusted.
Nothing matches where you are — change the terminal or security filter to see all.
Rest, showers, quiet 5
Reflection room (multi-faith)Prayer / quiet room Level SS2 (below Arrivals), next to the Biron Health Centre
Open to all, any belief or none. Before security only.
Showers Inside the Air France KLM Lounge, between gates 55 and 57
The only showers ADM lists. Landside, the attached Marriott hotel sells rooms. No public shower facility.
BALNEA Spa VoyageSpa Domestic near gate 1; international near gate 53; US near gate 81
Biron Health CentreClinic Level SS2, public area (Departures side)
Medical and lab services for travellers and staff. No pharmacy is listed in ADM's directory.
Cyber Station gaming loungeEntertainment Near gate 53
PlayStation 5 stations and VR. International zone only.
Nothing matches where you are — change the terminal or security filter to see all.
Pets and service animals 5
Service animal and pet relief area (domestic)Pet relief area In front of gate 47
Signed in Braille. Pets must be caged or leashed in the terminal.
Service animal and pet relief area (international)Pet relief area In front of the washrooms near gate 65
Service animal and pet relief area (US)Pet relief area In front of the washrooms near gate 73
Pet relief area (public, Departures level)Pet relief area Departures level, near the Tracker luggage shop
Pet relief area (P4 parking)Pet relief area At the P4 parking lot (car rental and Express Drop-off building)
Nothing matches where you are — change the terminal or security filter to see all.
Services 8
Free airport Wi-FiWi-Fi Everywhere
Network name ".YUL Wi-Fi". Open a browser and accept with an email address. Sessions last 60 min; start a new session for more.
Cloakroom (bag and coat storage)Luggage storage Arrivals level, between Doors 21 and 23
No lockers anywhere in the terminal. Bring photo ID and a boarding pass or booking for a flight from YUL. Plastic-wrapped bags refused; coats, boots and sports gear accepted.
Lost and found Lost and Found counter; online form on ADM's page, or call 514-633-3333
For items lost in public areas, taxis or parking shuttles. Items left on the aircraft or at the carousel go through your airline.
YUL baggage portersPorter International and US baggage carousel level; look for red YUL polo shirts
ICE currency exchangeCurrency exchange Arrivals and Departures public halls; airside at domestic gates 47 and 49, international gate 53, US gate 76, and the international carousel level
Airport rates are poor; an ATM or card usually beats them.
Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal HotelHotel Departures level, directly connected to the US departures jetty
Only hotel inside the airport. Soundproofed rooms, indoor pool, 24 h gym, spa, Café Illy and Bijou Resto Bar.
YUL information desksInformation desk Door 4, Departures level, and Door 28, Arrivals level
Phone 514-633-3333 or 1-800-465-1213. Red-jacket YUL ambassadors roam the terminal too.
Safe Bag baggage wrappingBaggage wrapping Departures level, international check-in hall, near Doors 2 and 5
Nothing matches where you are — change the terminal or security filter to see all.
Last full review 2026-10-26. "Unconfirmed" means a reputable third-party source we couldn't confirm on the airport's own pages. Gates and pickup zones change; report an error.