Driving Directions

The Montreal Pierre Elliot Trudeau International Airport – YUL (Montreal Airport) is positioned in the outskirts of Montreal’s city western side. It is very easily accessible as it is quite noticeably signposted along the routes that are most frequently used. Montreal Airport is particularly near to the lle de Montréal that is found towards the northeast. It is also close to Dollard Des Ormeaux and this is towards the west. Along the area of the waterfront, Dorval can be found towards the south.

The Montreal Airport is accessible from every direction and this is due to the fact that it is supported by the main road system. Highway 40 runs along the eastern area and otherwise called 'Autoroute de la Cote-De-Liesse. Here are driving directions by car to the Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport – YUL from four directions – east, west, north, south:

East of the City to the Airport

Drive in a direction going westward on the Highway 40; drive along Highway 520 and carry on until you get to the city of Montreal; you will see some sign posts that you should follow until it take you into the Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.

North of the City to the Airport

There are adequate connections the Quebec highway system. Drive down Highway 13 going in a direction towards the south; travel along Highway 20 and continue on in the direction of northeast until you reach Montreal. You may use the alternative route that runs along Highway 15 and goes into Montreal where it joins Highway 520; make use of the sign posts for showing you the way then take a turn into Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.

South of the City to the Airport

Drive down the Highway 15 while going in the direction of north; use Highway 520 and carry on until you come to Montreal; as an alternative route, drive on Highway 13 until you come to Montreal where you join Highway 20; continue the journey by following the signposts until you reach the turn to take you into Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport

West of the City to the Airport

Drive along Highway 20 going in a direction towards east; there will be signposts displayed that will take you into the Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport.

Ensure that you use a mapping system to show your driving directions from the airport when you arrive. When driving to the Montreal Airport during the busy hours of the day, ensure that you factor in enough time for likely traffic congestion.