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The average security wait time at Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is approximately 58 minutes. During peak hours (typically 5-8 AM and 4-7 PM), wait times can be 87 minutes or longer. Off-peak hours typically see wait times of 35 minutes.

Security lines at Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) currently average about 58 minutes. Wait times are updated every 5 minutes based on real-time data.

Yes, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport offers TSA PreCheck lanes at security checkpoints. TSA PreCheck can reduce your wait time by 50% or more, with average waits of 29 minutes compared to 58 minutes in regular lanes.

The best times to go through security at Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport are typically early morning (5:00-6:00 AM) and mid-afternoon (2:00-4:00 PM). Avoid peak hours between 5:00-8:00 AM for morning business flights and 4:00-7:00 PM for evening departures when security lines are longest.

For domestic flights at Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport, arrive at least 118 minutes before departure. For international flights, arrive 150 minutes early to allow time for security, immigration, and boarding. If traveling during holidays or peak seasons, add an extra 30 minutes.