Frequently asked questions

Question 1

Which airport serves Montréal?

Accepted Answer

Montréal is served primarily by Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, IATA code YUL, ICAO code CYUL, widely known as Dorval. It is the only Transport Canada designated international airport for Montréal, located around 15 to 20 km west of the city centre in the suburb of Dorval. It is the busiest airport in Quebec province and the third busiest in Canada, handling 22.4 million passengers in 2025. The fifth largest transatlantic hub in North America, the airport has a single terminal with three zones: the Canada zone (gates 1 to 49 for domestic flights), the International zone (gates 50 to 68), and the US zone with American border preclearance facilities, one of nine Canadian airports with this advantage. It is the main hub for Air Canada and Air Transat, with direct flights to Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa. The Montréal-Paris route is Canada's busiest international route. A second smaller airport, Montréal Metropolitan (YHU, formerly Saint-Hubert), is opening a new passenger terminal in June 2026. Book your ticket and land in Quebec's cultural metropolis.

Question 2

How do you get from Montréal airport to the city centre?

Accepted Answer

The airport is 15 to 20 km from Montréal city centre, and the journey takes around 20 to 45 minutes depending on traffic. STM Express Bus Line 747 YUL Aéroport/Centre-ville operates 24/7 year-round and connects the airport to the city centre with stops at Lionel-Groulx metro station, Central Station, and Berri-UQAM metro station at the standard bus fare. Taxis are available at Door 23 in the arrivals area at a fixed rate of 41 Canadian dollars to the city centre. Uber and Eva (a local app) are available on the departures level (Door 8) and arrivals level (Door 21). VIA Rail offers a shuttle to Dorval station, from where trains to Toronto, Ottawa, and other cities can be boarded. Car rental is available at the rental centre in the terminal. There is currently no direct metro or REM light rail link to the airport, although a future REM light rail project is planned. Book your ticket and plan your arrival in Canada's most cosmopolitan city.

Question 3

Is Montréal safe to visit?

Accepted Answer

Montréal is one of the safest major destinations in Canada and North America. Canada holds a Level 1 advisory from the US State Department, the lowest possible, and Montréal has a Crime Severity Index of 61.7 in 2024, one of the lowest among major Canadian cities, with a crime rate of 3,674 incidents per 100,000 residents, lower than Toronto. Around 94 out of 100 residents and visitors feel completely safe during the day, and 75 out of 100 feel safe at night. The main tourist areas (Vieux-Montréal/Old Montréal, Plateau Mont-Royal, Mile End, city centre, Mount Royal) are safe and busy. The main risks for tourists are pickpocketing in crowded areas and at festivals, bicycle theft which is very frequent in the city, and car break-ins (do not leave visible items). Avoid the Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Saint-Michel, and Parc-Extension neighbourhoods at night, which hold no tourist interest. Winters in Montréal are severe (below -20°C), with icy sidewalks; dress accordingly. Montréal is a bilingual city: French is the official language, but English is widely spoken in tourist areas. Book your ticket and discover Québec's festival metropolis.

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