How much is a taxi from YUL to downtown Montreal?

Taxi fares: flat fare of about C$50 to downtown. The ride takes 25–45 min depending on traffic.

Which airlines fly from YUL?

Airlines at YUL include Air Canada, Air Transat, Porter Airlines, WestJet, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Air France, British Airways and KLM. It's not a complete list: smaller and seasonal airlines come and go, so check the airport's flight board for your route.

Can I leave YUL on a layover?

Yes, if you have at least 4 h 30 min: that covers getting out of the airport, the round trip to downtown Montreal, an hour there and getting back through security. U.S. citizens don't need an eTA. Flying on to the U.S., you clear U.S. preclearance in Montreal.

Is there a hotel at YUL?

Marriott Montreal Airport In-Terminal Hotel.

How long do I need to connect at YUL?

We recommend at least 1 h 10 min for a connection in the same terminal, and more for a terminal change or after an international arrival. Our YUL connection guide breaks it down step by step.

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Montreal Airport guide

Montréal–Trudeau International Airport has one terminal with domestic, international and U.S. sectors. The quickest way from YUL to downtown Montreal is the STM 747 express bus (about 50 minutes, C$11, valid 24 hours).

Verified Oct 17, 2026By Steven MoHow we check Report a correction

Transit to downtown Montreal

50 min

STM 747 express bus, C$11, valid 24 hours

Taxi

25–45 min

flat fare of about C$50 to downtown

Connecting here

1 h 10 min

Same terminal, no passport control

Leave on a layover

4 h 30 min+

Layover you need to visit the city

Quick answer

The quickest way from YUL to downtown Montreal is the STM 747 express bus (about 50 minutes, C$11, valid 24 hours). Connecting here, allow at least 1 h 10 min for a connection in the same terminal. Airlines here include Air Canada, Air Transat, Porter, WestJet and American.

Terminals: One terminal with domestic, international and U.S. sectors
Taxi: 25–45 min, flat fare of about C$50 to downtown
Connecting: At least 1 h 10 min for a connection in the same terminal
Lounges: Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges
Hotel: Marriott Montreal Airport In-Terminal Hotel

Getting from YUL to downtown Montreal

Fares are one way and approximate; check the operator before you travel.

STM 747 express busto downtown Montrealabout 50 minC$11, valid 24 hours
Taxi or rideshare25–45 minflat fare of about C$50 to downtown

Inside YUL

Terminals and connections

One terminal with separate domestic, international and U.S. sectors; flights to the U.S. depart after U.S. preclearance.

How long a layover you need at YUL

Lounges

•Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges

Sleep, showers and hotels

•Marriott Montreal Airport In-Terminal Hotel

Plugs and power

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Can you leave YUL on a layover?

With at least 4 h 30 min between flights, yes. Here's where the time goes.

Off the plane, through passport control and out45 min
To downtown Montreal and back, the fastest way50 min
Time in town worth the trip1 h
Back through security and passport control to your gate1 h 30 min
Layover you need4 h 30 min

U.S. citizens don't need an eTA. Flying on to the U.S., you clear U.S. preclearance in Montreal.

Keep your bags checked through and carry your boarding pass for the next flight. On a long layover, a hotel day room or lounge can be a better use of the time than a rushed trip into town.

Airlines at YUL

Major airlines that fly from YUL (not a complete list). Check the bag rules before you pack.

Air Canada Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm Bag fees
Air Transat Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm
Porter Airlines Carry-on 55 × 40 × 23 cm
WestJet Carry-on 53 × 38 × 23 cm Bag fees
American Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
Delta Air Lines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
United Airlines Carry-on 22 × 14 × 9 in Bag fees
Air France Carry-on 55 × 35 × 25 cm Bag fees
British Airways Carry-on 56 × 45 × 25 cm Bag fees
KLM Carry-on 55 × 35 × 25 cm Bag fees

YUL airport FAQ

The quickest option is the STM 747 express bus to downtown Montreal: about 50 minutes for C$11, valid 24 hours. A taxi takes 25–45 min (flat fare of about C$50 to downtown).

Sources

Last verified Oct 17, 2026. Fares, lounges, airlines and parking change; check with the operator or airport before you travel.

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