YUL
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Montréal, CA
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Normal
Data quality
Ctier
Location
Montréal
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Airport Status
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Current traffic level
Location
Montréal
Canada
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Predicted
3-13 min
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- Clear weather - normal operations
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- Recent third-party observation indicates ~3 min at security (steady)
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
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Security severity
Fast
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Normal
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Total Queue Time Estimate
CombinedSecurity
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Immigration
22
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Total
29
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🟢 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM~29 min
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Aviation Weather · METAR
VFR
Clear skies · good visibility
Clear skies · good visibility
Wind
16 kt
WNW G24
Visibility
10+SM
0510+
Ceiling
3,800ft
2 layers
Temp
21°C
Dew 10°· Δ11°
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Tips for Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
- Arrive at least 150 minutes before your flight to allow time for check-in, security, and immigration.
- Security is typically busiest 6-9 AM and 4-7 PM. Midday flights (11 AM-2 PM) usually have the shortest queues.
- Check in online and use mobile boarding passes to skip the check-in counter and head straight to security.
- Immigration processing currently averages 22 minutes. Have your passport and any required documents ready to minimize your time at the desk.
- Tuesdays and Wednesdays typically have the lightest passenger traffic. Friday afternoons and Sunday evenings are usually the busiest.
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For Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in Montréal, arrive 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international flights. Current wait times show approximately 7 minutes for security and 22 minutes for immigration, so plan accordingly.
The queue index at Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport indicates overall airport congestion levels based on security, immigration, and check-in wait times. A low queue index (under 30%) means smooth operations, moderate (30-70%) suggests normal traffic, and high (over 70%) indicates busy conditions with longer waits.
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport offers various amenities including TSA PreCheck and Clear for expedited security, lounges, dining and shopping, currency exchange, free WiFi, and ground transportation options. Premium travelers can access airline lounges with Priority Pass or credit card memberships.
Terminal connections at Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport vary by airport. Most large airports offer free shuttle services, AirTrain or automated people movers, and walking paths. Check the airport map or information desk for the fastest route between terminals.
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Airport Lounges
3 loungesAir Canada Maple Leaf Lounge
Transborder Terminal (USA Flights)Airside
Desjardins Odyssey Lounge
International TerminalAirside
Montreal National Bank World Mastercard Lounge
International TerminalAirside
Quick Info
IATA Code
YUL
Location
Montréal
Canada
Current Status
Quiet Traffic
Current Weather
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20°C
Partly cloudy
Wind: 22 km/h
Busiest Months
JulAugDec
Peak Hours
6-9 AM10min
11 AM-2 PM6min
4-7 PM9min
Quick Tips
- Arrive 2-3 hours early for international flights
- Check-in online to save time
When to Arrive
Domestic Flight
90 min
before departure
International Flight
150 min
before departure
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Last updated: June 15, 2026
About Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) serves Montréal in Canada. Travelers flying through YUL should plan for variable security wait times depending on time of day and season.
International travelers arriving at YUL should plan ahead for immigration processing. Have your passport and any required visa documents ready before reaching the immigration desk to speed up processing.
The busiest travel periods at YUL are Jul, Aug, Dec. During these months, wait times can be 30-50% longer than average. Arriving early is always recommended during busy periods.