Route Network
Montreal Trudeau Airport connects 151 destinations worldwide, with Toronto standing out as its busiest route. The longest nonstop flight is to Dubai, and the shortest flight is to Quebec.
Toronto (YYZ)
(Canada)
– Canada
Air Canada · Air Transat · AirSprint · Flair Airlines · Novajet · Porter Airlines · PRO · Royal Jordanian · Skyservice Business Aviation · Starlink Aviation · TOR · WestJet
12 airlines
Quebec (YQB)
(Canada)
– Canada
Air Canada · Air Inuit · Air Transat · Central Mountain Air · Hydro - Quebec · Jet Aviation Business · PAL Airlines · PRO · RAG
9 airlines
Newark (EWR)
(United States of America)
– United States of America
Air Canada · Porter Airlines · PTR · United Airlines
4 airlines
Ottawa (YOW)
(Canada)
– Canada
Air Canada · Air Transat · AirSprint · Jet Aviation Business · PAL Airlines · PRO
6 airlines
Chicago (ORD)
(United States of America)
– United States of America
Air Canada · American Airlines · Envoy Air · United Airlines
4 airlines
New York (LGA)
(United States of America)
– United States of America
Air Canada · American Airlines · Delta Air Lines
3 airlines
Boston (BOS)
(United States of America)
– United States of America
Air Canada · KNT · Porter Airlines · PTR
4 airlines
Philadelphia (PHL)
(United States of America)
– United States of America
Air Canada · American Airlines · VJA
3 airlines
Atlanta (ATL)
(United States of America)
– United States of America
Air Canada · Delta Air Lines
2 airlines
Punta Cana (PUJ)
(Dominican Republic)
– Dominican Republic
Air Canada · Air Transat · Arajet · WestJet
4 airlines
Detroit (DTW)
(United States of America)
– United States of America
Air Canada · Delta Air Lines
2 airlines
San Francisco (SFO)
(United States of America)
– United States of America
Air Canada · United Airlines
2 airlines
Fredericton (YFC)
(Canada)
– Canada
Air Canada · PAL Airlines
2 airlines
Miami (MIA)
(United States of America)
– United States of America
Air Canada · American Airlines · NetJets Aviation
3 airlines
Rouyn-Noranda (YUY)
(Canada)
– Canada
Air Canada · Hydro - Quebec · Jet Aviation Business · PRO
4 airlines
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)
(United States of America)
– United States of America
Air Canada · American Airlines
2 airlines
Sept-Îles (YZV)
(Canada)
– Canada
Air Canada · Central Mountain Air · PAL Airlines
3 airlines
Washington (IAD)
(United States of America)
– United States of America
Skyservice Business Aviation · United Airlines
2 airlines
Charlottetown (YYG)
(Canada)
– Canada
Air Canada
1 airline
Minneapolis (MSP)
(United States of America)
– United States of America
Air Canada · Delta Air Lines
2 airlines
Bagotville (YBG)
(Canada)
– Canada
Air Canada · Hydro - Quebec
2 airlines
Saint John (YSJ)
(Canada)
– Canada
Air Canada · PAL Airlines
2 airlines
Val-d'Or (YVO)
(Canada)
– Canada
Air Creebec
1 airline
Kuujjuaq (YVP)
(Canada)
– Canada
Air Inuit
1 airline
Bathurst (ZBF)
(Canada)
– Canada
PRO
1 airline
Teterboro (TEB)
(United States of America)
– United States of America
AirSprint · BLK · Flexjet · NetJets Europe · Private Air · Skyservice Business Aviation · Tradewind Aviation · VistaJet
8 airlines
Deer Lake (YDF)
(Canada)
– Canada
Air Canada
1 airline
Îles-de-la-Madeleine (YGR)
(Canada)
– Canada
Air Canada
1 airline
Kuujjuarapik (YGW)
(Canada)
– Canada
Air Inuit
1 airline
Sydney (YQY)
(Canada)
– Canada
Air Canada
1 airline
Puvirnituq (YPX)
(Canada)
– Canada
Air Inuit
1 airline
Samaná (AZS)
(Dominican Republic)
– Dominican Republic
Air Canada · Air Transat · WestJet
3 airlines
Gander (YQX)
(Canada)
– Canada
Air Canada
1 airline
Wabush (YWK)
(Canada)
– Canada
PAL Airlines
1 airline
Chibougamau (YMT)
(Canada)
– Canada
Air Creebec
1 airline
La Grande Rivière (YGL)
(Canada)
– Canada
Air Inuit
1 airline
Montreal (YHU)
(Canada)
– Canada
Air Creebec · MBK
2 airlines
Montreal (YMX)
(Canada)
– Canada
CDR
1 airline
Baie-Comeau (YBC)
(Canada)
– Canada
Air Inuit
1 airline
Kalamazoo (AZO)
(United States of America)
– United States of America
Envoy Air
1 airline
Kitchener (YKF)
(Canada)
– Canada
AirSprint
1 airline
San Salvador (ZSA)
(Bahamas)
– Bahamas
Air Canada
1 airline
Route and destination data updated July 11, 2026.
Montreal Trudeau Airport is served by 62 airlines, with Air Canada in the lead at 36% of routes. The top three carriers together cover 54% of routes. 35 carriers operate only one route each. A total of 50 airlines operate international routes, compared with 22 airlines serving domestic routes. Emirates is operating the longest nonstop flight, connecting to Dubai with a flight time of 13 hrs 5 mins.
Montreal Trudeau Airport provides direct service to 41 countries across five continents. The route network is 24% domestic and 76% international. United States of America is the primary international destination.
Delays
- Departures
- 5 min late
- 2 min (-23.7%) vs last 24 hours
- 24h trend
- Arrivals
- 6 min late
- 5 min (+1,055.5%) vs last 24 hours
- 24h trend
- Cancelled Departures
- 8 flights (24 hour total)
Jul 12
2026
20:00 - 21:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
19:00 - 20:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 8 min early8 min early8 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
18:00 - 19:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 9 min early9 min early9 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
17:00 - 18:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
16:00 - 17:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
15:00 - 16:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 14 min early14 min early14 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
14:00 - 15:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 6 min early6 min early6 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
13:00 - 14:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 10 min early10 min early10 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
12:00 - 13:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
11:00 - 12:00
- Departure
- 5 min early5 min early5 minutes early
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- 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
10:00 - 11:00
- Departure
- 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early
- Arrival
- 6 min early6 min early6 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
09:00 - 10:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- ———
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
08:00 - 09:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
07:00 - 08:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
06:00 - 07:00
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
04:00 - 05:00
- Departure
- 6 min late6 min late6 minutes late
- Arrival
- 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
03:00 - 04:00
- Departure
- 13 min late13 min late13 minutes late
- Arrival
- 7 min late7 min late7 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
02:00 - 03:00
- Departure
- 13 min late13 min late13 minutes late
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- 25 min late25 min late25 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 0
Jul 12
2026
01:00 - 02:00
- Departure
- 19 min late19 min late19 minutes late
- Arrival
- 33 min late33 min late33 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 1
Jul 12
2026
00:00 - 01:00
- Departure
- 19 min late19 min late19 minutes late
- Arrival
- 30 min late30 min late30 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 3
Jul 11
2026
23:00 - 00:00
- Departure
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
- Arrival
- 26 min late26 min late26 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 2
Jul 11
2026
22:00 - 23:00
- Departure
- 12 min late12 min late12 minutes late
- Arrival
- 14 min late14 min late14 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 2
| Time | Departure | Arrival | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
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20:00 - 21:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early | 0 |
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19:00 - 20:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 8 min early8 min early8 minutes early | 0 |
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18:00 - 19:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 9 min early9 min early9 minutes early | 0 |
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17:00 - 18:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early | 0 |
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16:00 - 17:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 4 min early4 min early4 minutes early | 0 |
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15:00 - 16:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 14 min early14 min early14 minutes early | 0 |
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14:00 - 15:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 6 min early6 min early6 minutes early | 0 |
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13:00 - 14:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 10 min early10 min early10 minutes early | 0 |
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12:00 - 13:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early | 0 |
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11:00 - 12:00 |
5 min early5 min early5 minutes early | 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early | 0 |
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10:00 - 11:00 |
3 min early3 min early3 minutes early | 6 min early6 min early6 minutes early | 0 |
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09:00 - 10:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | ——— | 0 |
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08:00 - 09:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | on-timeon-timeon-time | 0 |
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07:00 - 08:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | on-timeon-timeon-time | 0 |
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06:00 - 07:00 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early | 0 |
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04:00 - 05:00 |
6 min late6 min late6 minutes late | 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early | 0 |
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03:00 - 04:00 |
13 min late13 min late13 minutes late | 7 min late7 min late7 minutes late | 0 |
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02:00 - 03:00 |
13 min late13 min late13 minutes late | 25 min late25 min late25 minutes late | 0 |
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01:00 - 02:00 |
19 min late19 min late19 minutes late | 33 min late33 min late33 minutes late | 1 |
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00:00 - 01:00 |
19 min late19 min late19 minutes late | 30 min late30 min late30 minutes late | 3 |
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23:00 - 00:00 |
3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 26 min late26 min late26 minutes late | 2 |
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22:00 - 23:00 |
12 min late12 min late12 minutes late | 14 min late14 min late14 minutes late | 2 |
- Departures
- 6 min late
- 1 min (-8.5%) vs last week
- 7d trend
- Arrivals
- 3 min late
- min (+2.6%) vs last week
- 7d trend
- Cancelled Departures
- 96 flights (7 day total)
Jul 11
2026
- Departure
- 8 min late8 min late8 minutes late
- Arrival
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 25
Jul 10
2026
- Departure
- 13 min late13 min late13 minutes late
- Arrival
- 10 min late10 min late10 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 29
Jul 9
2026
- Departure
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Arrival
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 30
Jul 8
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 12
| Date | Departure | Arrival | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Jul 11, 2026 |
8 min late8 min late8 minutes late | 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 25 |
|
Jul 10, 2026 |
13 min late13 min late13 minutes late | 10 min late10 min late10 minutes late | 29 |
|
Jul 9, 2026 |
2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 30 |
|
Jul 8, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early | 12 |
- Departures
- 10 min late
- 1 min (+3,253.3%) vs last 30 days
- 30d trend
- Arrivals
- 6 min late
- 8 min (+427.5%) vs last 30 days
- 30d trend
- Cancelled Departures
- 616 flights (30 day total)
Jul 11
2026
- Departure
- 8 min late8 min late8 minutes late
- Arrival
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 25
Jul 10
2026
- Departure
- 13 min late13 min late13 minutes late
- Arrival
- 10 min late10 min late10 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 29
Jul 9
2026
- Departure
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Arrival
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 30
Jul 8
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 12
Jul 4
2026
- Departure
- 7 min late7 min late7 minutes late
- Arrival
- 22 min late22 min late22 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 3
Jul 3
2026
- Departure
- 12 min late12 min late12 minutes late
- Arrival
- 7 min late7 min late7 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 41
Jul 2
2026
- Departure
- 10 min late10 min late10 minutes late
- Arrival
- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 50
Jul 1
2026
- Departure
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
- Arrival
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 22
Jun 30
2026
- Departure
- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 17
Jun 29
2026
- Departure
- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Arrival
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 15
Jun 28
2026
- Departure
- 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late
- Arrival
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 13
Jun 27
2026
- Departure
- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Arrival
- 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 9
Jun 26
2026
- Departure
- 6 min late6 min late6 minutes late
- Arrival
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 15
Jun 25
2026
- Departure
- 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early
- Arrival
- 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 12
Jun 24
2026
- Departure
- 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late
- Arrival
- 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 11
Jun 23
2026
- Departure
- 7 min late7 min late7 minutes late
- Arrival
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 22
Jun 22
2026
- Departure
- 13 min late13 min late13 minutes late
- Arrival
- 12 min late12 min late12 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 35
Jun 21
2026
- Departure
- 1 hr 19 min late1 hour 19 min late1 hour 19 minutes late
- Arrival
- 1 hr 23 min late1 hour 23 min late1 hour 23 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 94
Jun 20
2026
- Departure
- 13 min late13 min late13 minutes late
- Arrival
- 11 min late11 min late11 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 35
Jun 19
2026
- Departure
- 7 min late7 min late7 minutes late
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- 6 min late6 min late6 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 12
Jun 18
2026
- Departure
- 6 min late6 min late6 minutes late
- Arrival
- 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 5
Jun 17
2026
- Departure
- 9 min late9 min late9 minutes late
- Arrival
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Cancelled
- 22
Jun 16
2026
- Departure
- 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late
- Arrival
- 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 8
Jun 15
2026
- Departure
- 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late
- Arrival
- 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 34
Jun 14
2026
- Departure
- 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late
- Arrival
- 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 20
Jun 13
2026
- Departure
- 12 min late12 min late12 minutes late
- Arrival
- 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late
- Cancelled
- 10
Jun 12
2026
- Departure
- on-timeon-timeon-time
- Arrival
- 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early
- Cancelled
- 15
| Date | Departure | Arrival | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
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Jul 11, 2026 |
8 min late8 min late8 minutes late | 3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 25 |
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Jul 10, 2026 |
13 min late13 min late13 minutes late | 10 min late10 min late10 minutes late | 29 |
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Jul 9, 2026 |
2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 30 |
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Jul 8, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early | 12 |
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Jul 4, 2026 |
7 min late7 min late7 minutes late | 22 min late22 min late22 minutes late | 3 |
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Jul 3, 2026 |
12 min late12 min late12 minutes late | 7 min late7 min late7 minutes late | 41 |
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Jul 2, 2026 |
10 min late10 min late10 minutes late | 5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 50 |
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Jul 1, 2026 |
3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 22 |
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Jun 30, 2026 |
5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | on-timeon-timeon-time | 17 |
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Jun 29, 2026 |
5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 15 |
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Jun 28, 2026 |
4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 13 |
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Jun 27, 2026 |
5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early | 9 |
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Jun 26, 2026 |
6 min late6 min late6 minutes late | 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 15 |
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Jun 25, 2026 |
1 min early1 min early1 minutes early | 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early | 12 |
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Jun 24, 2026 |
4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 1 min early1 min early1 minutes early | 11 |
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Jun 23, 2026 |
7 min late7 min late7 minutes late | 2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 22 |
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Jun 22, 2026 |
13 min late13 min late13 minutes late | 12 min late12 min late12 minutes late | 35 |
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Jun 21, 2026 |
1 hr 19 min late1 hour 19 min late1 hour 19 minutes late | 1 hr 23 min late1 hour 23 min late1 hour 23 minutes late | 94 |
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Jun 20, 2026 |
13 min late13 min late13 minutes late | 11 min late11 min late11 minutes late | 35 |
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Jun 19, 2026 |
7 min late7 min late7 minutes late | 6 min late6 min late6 minutes late | 12 |
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Jun 18, 2026 |
6 min late6 min late6 minutes late | 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 5 |
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Jun 17, 2026 |
9 min late9 min late9 minutes late | on-timeon-timeon-time | 22 |
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Jun 16, 2026 |
2 min late2 min late2 minutes late | 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early | 8 |
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Jun 15, 2026 |
5 min late5 min late5 minutes late | 1 min late1 min late1 minutes late | 34 |
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Jun 14, 2026 |
3 min late3 min late3 minutes late | 3 min early3 min early3 minutes early | 20 |
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Jun 13, 2026 |
12 min late12 min late12 minutes late | 4 min late4 min late4 minutes late | 10 |
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Jun 12, 2026 |
on-timeon-timeon-time | 2 min early2 min early2 minutes early | 15 |
Global Rankings
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11,030 ft 3,362 m 11,030 ft · 3,362 m | 200 ft 61 m 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | |
| 11,030 ft 3,362 m 11,030 ft · 3,362 m | 200 ft 61 m 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | |
| 9,619 ft 2,932 m 9,619 ft · 2,932 m | 200 ft 61 m 200 ft · 61 m | Concrete | |
| 9,619 ft 2,932 m 9,619 ft · 2,932 m | 200 ft 61 m 200 ft · 61 m | Concrete | |
| 7,011 ft 2,137 m 7,011 ft · 2,137 m | 200 ft 61 m 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt | |
| 7,011 ft 2,137 m 7,011 ft · 2,137 m | 200 ft 61 m 200 ft · 61 m | Asphalt |
Runway Length
3 aircraft cannot operate at Montreal Trudeau Airport due to runway length constraints. The airport’s longest runway is 11,030 ft (3,362 m), which is below the typical takeoff or landing distance required by the aircraft listed here.
| Aircraft | Takeoff | Landing |
|---|---|---|
| Aérospatiale-BAC Concorde | 11,250 ft 3,429 m 11,250 ft · 3,429 m | 7,218 ft 2,200 m 7,218 ft · 2,200 m |
| Antonov An-225 Mriya | 11,483 ft 3,500 m 11,483 ft · 3,500 m | 10,827 ft 3,300 m 10,827 ft · 3,300 m |
| McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71 | 11,499 ft 3,505 m 11,499 ft · 3,505 m | 5,909 ft 1,801 m 5,909 ft · 1,801 m |
Operational Context
Montreal Trudeau (IATA: YUL) operates around 317 flights per day to 153 nonstop destinations. Its network includes 36 domestic and 115 international routes, with Air Canada as the leading carrier and Toronto currently the busiest connection. From YUL, passengers can reach 41 countries across 5 continents, and the longest runway measures 3,362 m (11,030 ft).
Airlines and Destinations Overview
Montreal Trudeau functions as a major hub for both domestic and international traffic, with a route network that connects Montreal to cities across Canada, the United States, Europe, the Caribbean, Africa, and other parts of the world. Domestic service remains an important part of the schedule, but the airport’s overall network is weighted toward international flights, reflecting its role as a long-haul gateway and connection point for eastern Canada.
Air Canada is the leading carrier at the airport, and the airline mix typically includes full-service, low-cost, and foreign flag carriers. The route structure supports a combination of short-haul domestic flying, transborder service to the United States, and longer-haul international markets.
Terminal Buildings and Facilities
Passenger operations are centered in a single commercial terminal complex that handles both domestic and international traffic. The terminal is organized to process different traffic flows within the same overall facility, which allows the airport to manage connecting passengers and origin-and-destination travelers under one roof.
Airside and landside circulation are arranged around common passenger processing areas, with separate handling for arrivals and departures as needed. The airport has undergone multiple modernization efforts over time to support higher traffic volumes and updated security, baggage, and passenger processing requirements.
Key characteristics of the terminal system include:
- Single main commercial terminal complex
- Domestic and international processing within the same airport system
- Facilities oriented toward connecting traffic
- Centralized passenger services and circulation areas
Passenger-facing amenities generally include standard airport services such as check-in, security screening, baggage handling, retail, and food and beverage outlets. The airport also provides the basic facilities expected at a major hub handling significant domestic, transborder, and international volumes.
Passenger facilities available across the airport include:
- Retail shops
- Food and beverage outlets
- Currency and banking services
- Baggage services
- Passenger information services
Airport Lounges
Lounges at the airport include airline-operated facilities and independent premium spaces, generally located after security in the passenger terminal. Access is typically based on airline class of service, frequent flyer status, lounge membership, or paid entry where offered.
Notable lounges include:
- Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge
- Air France Lounge
- National Bank Lounge
Dining and Food Options
Dining options at the airport include a mix of quick-service outlets, cafes, and sit-down restaurants spread through the passenger terminal. The overall offering is typical of a major international airport, with a combination of branded concepts and general food and beverage services for travelers in both domestic and international areas.
Common dining options include:
- Quick-service restaurants
- Cafes
- Bars
- Sit-down dining
- Grab-and-go food outlets
Public Transport and Parking
Montreal Trudeau is connected to the city by road and public transit, with dedicated airport bus service providing a direct link to central Montreal. Travelers can also reach the airport by taxi and ride-hailing services, and the airport maintains official ground transportation information on its website, including details for transport options and parking.
Passengers can reach the airport using:
- Airport bus service
- Taxi
- Ride-hailing
- Private car
- Coach or shuttle services
Parking is available for short and longer stays, with options intended for different trip lengths and passenger needs. Travelers can choose among covered or uncovered parking products depending on availability and trip duration.
Parking options include:
- Short-term parking
- Long-term parking
- Covered parking
- Public parking lots
- Parking for different stay durations
Runways and Operations
The airport operates a multi-runway system that supports a high volume of commercial traffic and a wide range of aircraft types, including narrow-body and wide-body jets. The longest runway is capable of accommodating long-haul operations and supports the airport’s role in international network flying.
Operationally, the field is suited to scheduled passenger service, cargo activity, and general aviation activity that shares the airfield environment. The runway system and airfield layout allow the airport to manage a mix of domestic, transborder, and intercontinental flights.
The runway system includes:
- Multiple runways
- One runway measuring 3,362 m
- Support for long-haul aircraft operations
- Capability for mixed domestic and international traffic
Passenger Traffic and Airport Role
Montreal Trudeau is one of Canada’s major air transport hubs and serves as a primary gateway for Montreal, Quebec, and surrounding parts of eastern Canada. Its network role is defined by a strong international component, while domestic flying remains essential for connectivity within Canada.
The airport handles both local point-to-point demand and connecting traffic across domestic, transborder, and long-haul markets. Its traffic profile reflects a balance between business travel, leisure demand, and connecting passengers using Montreal as a transfer point.
The airport’s role includes:
- Major hub
- International gateway
- Domestic connector
- Long-haul transfer point
- Eastern Canada market center
Location and Catchment Area
The airport is located on the Island of Montreal and serves the metropolitan area and much of southern Quebec. Its catchment extends beyond the city itself to travelers from the wider Montreal region who use the airport for domestic, U.S., and overseas travel.
Because Montreal is a large metropolitan center with significant cross-border and international demand, the airport also serves passengers from nearby communities and regional markets that feed into its route network.
The airport serves:
- Montreal metropolitan area
- Southern Quebec
- Eastern Canada connections
- Cross-border U.S. travel
- International long-haul demand
Hotels Near the Airport
Several hotels are located near the airport, including options suited to overnight connections, early departures, and business travel. These properties are useful for passengers with short stays or irregular flight times. The airport also provides hotel information on its official site for travelers planning around flight schedules.
Notable nearby hotels include:
- Sheraton Montreal Airport Hotel
- Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel
- DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal Airport
- Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Montreal-Dorval
- Hilton Garden Inn Montreal Airport
Airport History
Commercial aviation in Montreal developed over time from earlier airport facilities that preceded the current airport role. The site eventually became the city’s principal airport for scheduled passenger service, supported by continued investment in runways, terminals, and ground access.
The airport expanded significantly during the jet age as traffic grew and Montreal’s position in Canadian and transatlantic aviation strengthened. Over the years, modernization programs have reshaped passenger handling, improved terminal capacity, and updated airfield infrastructure to keep pace with changing aircraft and security requirements.
A major change in the airport’s identity came with its renaming from Dorval Airport to Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. Since then, it has remained the main commercial airport for the city and a key international gateway for Quebec and eastern Canada.
More recent development has focused on improving passenger flow, expanding facilities for international operations, and supporting the airport’s hub function. These changes have helped maintain its role as a high-volume airport serving domestic, transborder, and intercontinental markets.