Scenic view of Montreal's skyline at twilight from Mount Royal showcasing city lights and architecture.

Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)

Montreal Airport Transfer Guide

Montréal-Trudeau International Airport is about 19 km from central Montreal. Pre-book a private transfer: your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals with a name sign, at a fare fixed when you book.

  • Driver tracks your flight
  • Fare fixed when you book
  • ✍ Name sign in arrivals

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Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)

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Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is about 19 km from central Montreal. A pre-booked transfer is the door-to-door option: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.

Distance to the centre
About 19 km
Cheapest way in
STM 747 Express
Fastest
Uber — 20-30 min off-peak

Where can your driver take you from YUL?

Transfers you can pre-book from Montreal airport. Tap one to see cars and prices.

Scenic view of Montreal's skyline at twilight from Mount Royal showcasing city lights and architecture.YUL → Montreal centre

Airport to the city centre

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Mont Tremblant ski resort in the mountainsYUL → Mont Tremblant

Airport to Mont Tremblant

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Stunning photo of Canada's Parliament Hill in Ottawa under a clear sky, showcasing Gothic Revival architecture.YUL → Ottawa

Airport to Ottawa

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Airport taxi
YUL → Taxi

Airport taxi

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Other ways from YUL into Montreal

How long each way takes
0 min10 min20 min30 min40 min50 min60 min70 minSTM 747 Express to Downtown45–70 minZone-rate taxi20–45 minUber / Eva Coop20–45 minHotel shuttles30–60 minRental car (on-site)20–45 min

Journey times from the table below; traffic and time of day change them.

OptionTimeNotes
STM 747 Express to Downtown45-70 min to Berri-UQAMCheapest + direct + includes 24-hour transit
Zone-rate taxi20-45 minDirect + groups
Uber / Eva Coop20-45 minApp-based door-to-door
Hotel shuttles30-60 minDowntown + West Island hotels
Rental car (on-site)20-45 minQuebec City + Laurentians road trips

Fares, frequencies and tips for each option are in our Montreal airport transport guide.

Skip the taxi queue in Montreal

Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Montreal.

From landing to the door

How your Montreal pickup works

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Book before you fly

Pick your Montreal destination, car and pickup time, and add your flight number.

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Meet your driver

Your driver tracks the flight and waits in arrivals with a sign showing your name.

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A car on a country road heading towards the mountains3

Ride straight there

No taxi queue and no haggling: the fare was fixed when you booked.

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One driver, door to door

From YUL your driver takes you straight to Montreal's centre, the station or out to nearby towns in the region, with no changes on the way.

  • Your driver tracks your flight and waits if you land late
  • Fare fixed when you book
  • Met in arrivals with a name sign
Scenic view of Montreal's skyline at twilight from Mount Royal showcasing city lights and architecture.
Montreal centre
Mont Tremblant ski resort in the mountains
Mont Tremblant
Stunning photo of Canada's Parliament Hill in Ottawa under a clear sky, showcasing Gothic Revival architecture.
Ottawa
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YULMontreal centreMont TremblantOttawa

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Complete your trip

A made-up hotel bed with white pillows and warm bedside lamps

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Hotels in Montreal

Compare places to stay before you land.

Rows of metal luggage lockers with a payment screen at a station

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Bags before check-in?

Leave your luggage in Montreal and explore hands-free.

Luggage storage in Montreal

Data when you land

An eSIM gets you online to message your driver without roaming charges.

Airalo eSIMs

Montreal airport transfer FAQ

How far is Montréal-Trudeau International Airport from central Montreal?+

Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is about 19 km from central Montreal. Fastest way in: Uber — 20-30 min off-peak.

What is the cheapest way from YUL into Montreal?+

STM 747 Express. Our Montreal airport transport guide compares every option.

Can I pre-book a private transfer from YUL?+

Yes. Welcome Pickups operates in Montreal: you book before you fly, the fare is fixed when you book, and the driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign.

Ready for Montreal?

Your driver tracks your flight and meets you in arrivals in Montreal.

Transfers from Montreal airport by destination