Québec's premier gateway connecting Canada and the world.
Opened
1941
Location
Montréal, Canada
Montreal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, known by its IATA code YUL, is the primary international airport serving Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Located in the borough of Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce and the city of Dorval, it is the second-busiest airport in Canada by passenger traffic and a vital hub for both domestic and international travel.
The airport was renamed in 2004 to honor former Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau, having previously been known as Dorval International Airport. It is operated by Aéroports de Montréal (ADM), which also manages Montreal's Mirabel cargo facility.
YUL serves as the primary hub for Air Canada's Quebec operations and handles tens of millions of passengers annually, offering connections to destinations across North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and beyond.
Terminals
The airport operates a single integrated terminal building divided into domestic, transborder (U.S.), and international sections, with separate piers for each zone.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible by taxi, bus, and the 747 Express Bus operated by STM connecting to downtown Montréal, with a planned REM (Réseau express métropolitain) light rail link under development.
Airlines here
Air Canada uses YUL as a major hub, while Air Transat is also headquartered here; other significant carriers include Air France, British Airways, Lufthansa, and numerous North American airlines.
Notable facts
- ›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.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
