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We have gathered all the information about YUL Montreal Trudeau International Airport to help you prepare for your trip.
Access to YUL airport
How do I get to YUL Montreal Trudeau International Airport (Dorval) from downtown or from Lionel-Groulx metro station?
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A shuttle service, line 747, is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There are two main places to take it: the bus terminal near Berri UQAM metro or Lionel-Groulx metro.
The bus ride costs $11 (have the exact amount in change), is free for those under 11, and can take anywhere from 25 to 70 minutes.
You can also use a cab or Uber to get to the airport.
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How do I buy the 747 bus ticket to Montreal from YUL Montreal Trudeau International Airport?
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A shuttle service – line 747 – is available 24/7.
The bus ride costs $11. It’s free for children under 11 and lasts from 25 to 70 minutes, depending on traffic.
Here’s how to buy your bus ticket from Montreal Airport to Montreal Downtown:
- Have the exact amount in change (no bills) and pay as you board the bus.
- With a Visa or Mastercard debit or credit card, pay for your ticket at a vending machine near the STM information counter.
- Buy your YUL Aéroport Montréal-Trudeau ticket using your smartphone, when you’re physically at the airport (Wi-Fi is free for 60 minutes thanks to the YUL Wi-Fi network):
- Download the Chrono application for Google Play or App Store and pay with Visa or Mastercard
- Or download the Transit app for Google Play or App Store and pay with Visa, Mastercard or American Express
After ticket purchase :
- Activate your ticket on the mobile application before joining the 747 YUL Aéroport / Centre-ville line. You then have 120 minutes to use it;
- On the Transit application, all tickets purchased during the same transaction will be activated simultaneously.
- Show it to the driver as you board the bus;
- A transfer will be given to you on board the bus (valid for 24 hours for travel by bus, metro, train or REM in Zone A – Greater Montreal).
If you have any problems, don’t hesitate to ask at the STM information desk. It is located in the international arrival zone. There’s also a STM representative near the bus stop outside the airport.
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How to find your way around YUL Montreal Trudeau International Airport?
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Once at the departure level, you will be able to check-in (if not already done) with or without luggage and will be able to access one of the three areas after passing through security:
- Domestic flights within Canada – Gates 1-6 (Checkpoint A),
- international flights – Gates 1 to 6 (checkpoint A),
- and flights to the United States – Located at terminal end, gates 7 to 12 (checkpoint C).
For a map of the gates, see the airport map.
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What is the address of the Montreal Trudeau International Airport?
How long does it take to arrive at Montreal Trudeau International Airport?
How can I get through the security checkpoint at Montreal Trudeau International Airport more quickly?
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There’s a free service called YUL EXPRESS to speed up your passage through the checkpoint.
All you need to do is fill in this form within 72 hours of your flight and set a specific time to pass through the checkpoint. Once you’ve arrived at the airport, all you have to do is take the YUL EXPRESS priority line. You can reserve your place for a group of up to 10 passengers.
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How much content liquid is accepted at Montreal Trudeau International Airport?
Where to park at Montreal Trudeau International Airport?
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If you need to park at YUL airport, there are several options:
- the Proxi parking lot (covered and secured), facing the airport,
- the indoor parking lot of the Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal hotel,
- the EconoParc P5 parking lot, which is located behind the Proxi with free shuttle service,
- the CellParc to wait for someone for free.
Also, Park’N Fly offers valet parking or self-parking with shuttle. Here is a Park’N Fly coupon to save on your parking: 1130366
Find our guide here to save on parking at YUL with your rewards points.
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Why is YUL the airport code for Montreal?
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The letter“Y” is reserved for all airports in Canada. It is the first Canadian airport with a weather service.
Next, the letters“UL” come from the name of a radio beacon transmitted for Morse code in Kirkland, near Dorval, in the 1930s.
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How do I park and pay for parking at YUL?
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The closer the parking is to the airport, the more expensive it is.
There are various parking lots at the Montréal-Trudeau Airport, and here are their costs per day:
- Valet park with charging stations: $50
- Multi-Level (2 covered levels and 1 uncovered) next to the airport: $8 / 20 minutes or $36
- Indoor and heated (Marriott Hotel): $10 / 20 minutes or $45
- EconoParc P5 with 6-8 minute walk: $36
- EconoParc P6, P7, P8 and P9 including approximately 15 minutes of free shuttle service: $30
Book your parking online in advance here.
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How do I pick someone up at Montréal-Trudeau airport?
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Instead of going around in circles, wait at CellParc.
These are three waiting areas where we stay inside our vehicle, waiting for the passenger. This is free for 2 hours.
When the person you’re waiting for is ready, leave the CellParc and pick them up in the drop-off area.
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Marriott Hotel in YUL and hotels around YUL Montreal-Trudeau Airport
There are several hotels near the Montreal airport,but only one is located within the airport, the Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal.
Here are the ones we have reported on that you could use your reward points for:
Here is the list of hotels near the Montreal airport with shuttle service:
- Auberge de l’Aéroport Inn dorval
- DoubleTree by Hilton
- Embassy suites by Hilton
- Holiday Inn & Suites Montreal Airport
- Courtyard By Marriott
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
- Quality Hotel Dorval Airport
- Quality Inn & Suites PE Trudeau Airport
- Radisson Hotel Montreal Airport
- Sheraton Montreal Airport
If you are looking for a hotel in downtown Montreal to use your Reward Points, here are the reports made by our team and the community:
Car rentals
When you arrive in Montreal, you may need a car rental service. Again, there are ways to save on rental fees with your credit card rewards points. Follow our guides:
Airport lounges at YUL
After checking in your baggage and clearing customs, there’s nothing better for passengers than to relax in a lounge while waiting for your flight!
Use our reports and guides to find out how to get to the Air France Lounge, Maple Leaf Lounges, Desjardins Odyssey Lounge or National Bank Lounge, as well as their layout, schedules and services.
Our flight reports from YUL
With over 130 destinations served regularly and over 150 daily flights, you’ll have no trouble finding a flight from YUL Montreal Trudeau International Airport!
Here are our different reviews from Montreal.
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