Montreal (YUL) Airport Guide

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Travelers Love the Convenience of the Airport Layout and Newly Integrated Upgrades

Montreal-Trudeau International Airport is one large airport on two levels, with terminals and public areas all connected, so passengers don't have to shuttle between buildings when going through security, checking in, getting to Departure gates, and so on. Concourses A, B, and C, the Domestic Area, International Area, and Transborder Area, are clearly marked and separated from each other, making it easier and more convenient for first-time visitors to the airport.

The airport has undergone extensive upgrades and expansions in recent years, and with the updates have brought in many features that make traveling for passengers easier. This includes Web check-in, Mobile check-in, self-service kiosks, SecurXpress, and NEXUS/Global Entry, a self-service program for frequent fliers. There is Wi-Fi high-speed wireless internet access available everywhere in the terminal.

Security complaints (naturally!) and courtesy of airport employees are negatives for some travelers

Travelers have complained that security wouldn't let them sleep in terminals between flights. Also, after having gone through security checkpoints, they would have to go through security checkpoints again. Complaints about security being "hit and miss", with some passengers getting right through, while others took upwards of 45 minutes or more to get through have been voiced by disgruntled passengers. And courtesy to passengers, from employees in security to areas all throughout the airport, receive the greatest number of negative comments from travelers.

Take in some colorful sights in the airport

"People watching" is a popular activity at airports (after all, there isn't a whole lot else to do inside any airport!), and YUL is great for this. A wide variety of passengers from all over the world enjoy the Terminal's open plan area, enjoying, in particular, the ceiling's 'Veil of Glass', with spotlights illuminating multi-colored glass triangles; and large murals displayed by local artists, as well as museum artworks. For shoppers and diners, there are a wide variety of stores, boutiques, cafes, restaurants and bars that cater to travelers with any budget.

Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is headquarters for Air Canada

Trudeau was the third-busiest airport in Canada in 2016 with 16.6 million passengers. It is one of eight airports in the nation with United States border pre-clearance, and domestically serves mainly Quebec, Eastern Ontario, and the Atlantic Provinces serving as one of the four Air Canada hubs.