National Bank Lounge at YUL: Temporary Lounge Open During Renovation


The National Bank Lounge at Montreal-Trudeau Airport (YUL) has been closed since 10:00 p.m. on October 4, 2026, for a complete renovation. Since October 5, 2026, a temporary lounge has replaced it at the same location, near Gate 53. Here’s what changes for National Bank World Elite Mastercard holders and the alternatives available in the international zone. The renovated lounge is scheduled to reopen in June 2028 (subject to change).
The National Bank YUL lounge is a popular space for travellers holding National Bank cards. During the renovation, the temporary lounge remains open, with reduced capacity and a 2-hour maximum stay. If you are travelling internationally, consult our complete guide to lounges at Montreal-Trudeau to explore your options.
The original National Bank Lounge, located after security screening in the international zone, has been closed since 10:00 p.m. on October 4, 2026. The renovation aims to modernize the space and enhance the traveler experience.
The main lounge is scheduled to reopen in June 2028 (subject to change). In the meantime, National Bank has planned a transition with a temporary lounge, open since the next day at the same location.
The temporary lounge has been open since October 5, 2026, at the same location as the original lounge, near Gate 53. It welcomes travellers from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., 7 days a week, and only for flights outside Canada and the United States (international zone).
According to National Bank, the temporary lounge offers a buffet and services suited to its space. Access is limited to 2 hours (3 hours for holders of the World Elite Private Banking 1859 card). Capacity is reduced during the renovation, so plan a backup at peak times.
The fee depends on your National Bank card. Conditions verified on October 26, 2026, on the official National Bank Lounge page and on the Aéroports de Montréal lounge listing. You must show your physical credit card and your boarding pass.
| Card | Access | Guests | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBC World Elite Mastercard | Free | 1 guest and 2 children aged 12 or under | $0 |
| NBC clients without the World Elite | Paying | — | $63.24 adult / $40.24 child aged 2 to 12 (taxes included) |
The National Bank Lounge is located in the international zone. During the renovation, three other lounges are in the same zone, past passport control at YUL: the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge, the Desjardins Odyssey Lounge (Gate 63) and the Air France-KLM Lounge (Gate 57). The Aspire AMEX Lounge is in the domestic zone. Consult our selection of the best credit cards for lounge access.
The Maple Leaf Lounge International is Air Canada’s main lounge at YUL. Aeroplan 50K and higher members have access (according to Air Canada, 25K status does not include Maple Leaf Lounge access), as do Air Canada and Star Alliance Business Class passengers.
In addition, the American Express® Aeroplan®* Reserve Card provides access to this lounge. Air Canada has also recently renovated its Maple Leaf Lounges in several Canadian airports.
The Desjardins Odyssey Lounge has two lounges at YUL: one in the international zone, near Gate 63, and one in the transborder zone, near Gate 76. Holders of the Desjardins Odyssey World Elite Mastercard or the Desjardins Odyssey Visa Infinite Privilege Card get 8 and 12 free visits per year respectively, then 50% off the entry fee ($42 before taxes for ages 12 and up, per Desjardins on October 26, 2026).
According to the official Desjardins Odyssey Lounges page, these lounges offer a mini-buffet (hot meals, soups, salads), alcoholic beverages and Wi-Fi. The Odyssey Gold Visa card gets 50% off, with no free visits. It is a solid option for international and U.S. flights departing from Montreal.
The Aspire AMEX Lounge is in the domestic zone, between Gates 1 and 2: it serves domestic flights, not international ones. American Express Platinum cardholders get in free, and Aspire also accepts Priority Pass and DragonPass. In the international zone, the Aspire International Lounge, near Gates 52 and 53, is now listed by Aspire and Priority Pass as the National Bank Lounge. Priority Pass and DragonPass still list it: 2-hour maximum stay, access subject to space, and Aspire asks members to book ahead.
The Aspire AMEX Lounge is open from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and admits travellers up to 3 hours before departure (Aspire, Priority Pass and DragonPass pages checked on October 26, 2026).
The Air France Lounge at YUL is accessible to Air France Business Class passengers and Flying Blue Gold and Platinum members. DragonPass and Priority Pass members also have access, except from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., when the lounge is reserved for eligible Air France and KLM customers (Priority Pass and DragonPass conditions checked on October 26, 2026). The lounge is near Gate 57, and Priority Pass stays are capped at 2 hours.
This lounge offers quality catering and a calm environment, ideal before a transatlantic flight.
This table summarizes the main lounges at Montreal-Trudeau. For a complete guide, consult our article on credit cards for airport lounge access in Canada.
| Lounge | Zone | Main Access Card | Key Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBC Lounge (temporary) | International | World Elite MC NBC (free) | Buffet, 2-hour max., reduced capacity |
| Air Canada Maple Leaf | International | Amex Aeroplan Reserve, 50K+ status | Meals, bar |
| Odyssey Desjardins | International | Odyssey WE MC / Visa Infinite Privilege | Hot meals, bar |
| Aspire (Amex) | Domestic (Gates 1-2) | Amex Platinum, Priority Pass | Snacks, beverages |
| Air France | International | DragonPass, Priority Pass, Flying Blue Gold+ (networks excluded 3:30-6:30 p.m.) | French cuisine, bar |
The choice of card depends on your travel habits. For international travel, the National Bank World Elite Mastercard provides access to the National Bank Lounge. Other cards also open lounge doors after security.
To compare all options, consult our page on the best credit cards in Canada.
The closure of the National Bank Lounge at YUL is temporary. The replacement lounge has been open since October 5, 2026, at the same location near Gate 53, with reduced capacity and a 2-hour maximum stay. If you are travelling internationally, the three other lounges in the international zone (Maple Leaf, Desjardins Odyssey and Air France-KLM) offer alternatives, each with its own access cards.
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The National Bank Lounge at Montreal-Trudeau Airport has been closed since 10:00 p.m. on October 4, 2026, for a complete renovation. The main lounge is scheduled to reopen in June 2028 (subject to change). A temporary lounge has been open at the same location since October 5, 2026.
The temporary lounge has been open since October 5, 2026, at the same location as the original lounge, near Gate 53. Access is limited to 2 hours (3 hours for National Bank Private Banking 1859 clients).
According to National Bank, the temporary lounge offers a buffet and services suited to its space. Capacity is reduced during the renovation, and showers are not among the announced services.
Holders of the National Bank World Elite Mastercard get free access with one guest and two children aged 12 or under. NBC clients who do not hold the World Elite pay $63.24 per adult and $40.24 per child aged 2 to 12, taxes included.
Yes. The National Bank Lounge, temporary or renovated, is in the international zone, after security, near Gate 53. It is only for flights outside Canada and the United States. Three other lounges are in the same zone at YUL: the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge, the Desjardins Odyssey Lounge (Gate 63) and the Air France-KLM Lounge (Gate 57).
Four lounges are in the international zone at Montreal-Trudeau: the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge, the National Bank Lounge (temporary during the renovation), the Desjardins Odyssey Lounge, and the Air France Lounge. Each has its own access conditions and associated cards.
For domestic flights, certain credit cards offering free access via Priority Pass and DragonPass allow access to the Amex Aspire lounge. For international flights, credit cards offering access via DragonPass or Priority Pass or the Amex Platinum Card offer the most options. Consult our page on the best cards for lounges.
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