Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is located in Dorval, approximately 20 kilometres west of downtown Montreal, in the province of Quebec. It serves as the primary international gateway for the greater Montreal region and eastern Canada. Originally opened in 1941 as Dorval Airport, it resumed its role as Montreal's main passenger airport in 2004 after international flights were transferred back from the now-closed Mirabel facility.
About Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is located in Dorval, approximately 20 kilometres west of downtown Montreal, in the province of Quebec. It serves as the primary international gateway for the greater Montreal region and eastern Canada. Originally opened in 1941 as Dorval Airport, it resumed its role as Montreal's main passenger airport in 2004 after international flights were transferred back from the now-closed Mirabel facility.
The airport operates a single integrated terminal building divided into domestic, transborder, and international sectors, allowing efficient passenger flow between zones. Three runways serve the field in crossing configurations, accommodating operations around the clock without a curfew. Ongoing expansion projects include a new automated light-rail station integrated directly into the terminal, connecting the airport to the regional REM network.
Overview
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is located in Dorval, approximately 20 kilometres west of downtown Montreal, in the province of Quebec. It serves as the primary international gateway for the greater Montreal region and eastern Canada. Originally opened in 1941 as Dorval Airport, it resumed its role as Montreal's main passenger airport in 2004 after international flights were transferred back from the now-closed Mirabel facility.
Airlines
The airport is a major hub for Air Canada and a base for Air Transat, with Porter Airlines and WestJet maintaining significant operations. As a transatlantic gateway, it is served by numerous European carriers including Air France, Lufthansa, British Airways, and KLM, alongside major United States network airlines connecting to their respective hubs.
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FAQ
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is located in Montreal, Canada (North America), at coordinates 45.460°, -73.750°.
- Its IATA code is YUL and its ICAO code is CYUL.
- Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport serves Montreal, Canada. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport operates on America/Montreal local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport sits at latitude 45.460° and longitude -73.750°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Carriers tracked on routes from YUL include American Airlines, Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, WestJet, Iberia and 3 more.
- Tracked destinations from YUL include New York, London and Toronto, spread across 3 countries.
- Its address is Quebec, Canada, the phone number is +1 514-394-7377, the official website is http://www.admtl.com/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Canada. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.