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Here is how access to the National Bank Lounge at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport works, so you can enjoy its many benefits.
Relax, watch the planes at the gates, enjoy free Wi-Fi, and eat for free before starting your next getaway!
Temporary Closure of the National Bank Lounge
The National Bank Lounge at Montreal-Trudeau Airport (YUL) will close for renovations on April 30, 2026, at 10:00 PM, with a scheduled reopening in 2027. A temporary lounge will take over starting May 1, 2026, at the same location near Gate 53. Holders of eligible cards will be able to continue accessing services throughout the renovation period.
As its name suggests, this lounge is primarily accessible to holders of the National Bank World Elite Mastercard. But holders of a Priority Pass card, a Mastercard or Visa card offering DragonPass, or an American Express Platinum card also have access.
Here are the details on how to access the National Bank Lounge.
All holders of a National Bank World Elite Mastercard receive free lounge access for themselves, one guest, and two children aged 12 or under.
Through the American Express Canadian Airport Lounge Program, all holders of an American Express Platinum Card® or a Business Platinum Card® from American Express can access the National Bank Lounge for free, accompanied by their spouse and two children under 21.
You can access the National Bank Lounge as a Priority Pass cardholder. In this article, we explained the different Priority Pass membership options which, admittedly, are expensive for the occasional traveler.
Fortunately, several credit cards offer access to Priority Pass lounges. The best known are :
Finally, holders of a Mastercard offering a DragonPass membership can access the National Bank Lounge simply by presenting their Mastercard credit card.
At the lounge entrance, you will need to show your Priority Pass or DragonPass access via a physical card or the respective app (Priority Pass, Visa Airport Companion, Mastercard Travel Pass) and not your credit card, except for the National Bank World Elite Mastercard. So, remember to have it with you before traveling!
The National Bank Lounge is located near Gate 53 and is reserved for passengers on international flights only.
It is generally open from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.
The National Bank Lounge is located in the international zone. Travelers with flights to Canada or the United States from the Montreal airport do not have access to this lounge.
To access this area, you must scan your boarding pass. If your flight is to a country other than Canada or the United States, you will be able to enter. If not, you will be refused.
Once inside, the lounge atmosphere is quiet and cozy. But it can fill up very quickly during busy periods.
The advantage of this lounge is that it includes a small room reserved for children with games and small seats. It’s much appreciated!
There are large windows to watch the planes, which is very convenient for aviation enthusiasts.
As for the buffet, it varies depending on the time of day and includes both hot and cold items. The choice of drinks is limited, but the service is efficient.
My visit to this National Bank Lounge at YUL allowed me to enjoy and relax before my flight, while having a drink or something to eat. There may be a wait outside the lounge during certain periods (such as evenings or weekends).
Note that the customer service from the lounge staff is excellent.
VIP airport lounges are reserved for certain travelers only, such as frequent flyers with airline status or high-end bank clients, for example.
Memberships to certain airport lounge network programs are also available, but they require a fee.
The best way is to check whether your credit card offers free access! Check this article to see if yours gives you access to VIP airport lounges worldwide.
There are several ways to access VIP airport lounges in Canada. Read this article on how to access an airport lounge for free.
Since 2022, Mastercard cards no longer provide access to airport lounges through LoungeKey. Now it’s with DragonPass, via their Mastercard Travel Pass program.
Check this article to find out how this new network works to access airport lounges for free.
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