YUL Montréal-Trudeau Airport: A Transforming Hub Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), operated by Aéroports de Montréal (ADM), is undergoing a major transformation.

With the 2028–2035 Flight Plan, ADM is investing heavily in infrastructure upgrades: new drop-off areas, multi-level parking garages, and most notably, a direct connection to the REM planned for 2027.

• In March 2025, Canadian air carriers transported 7.5 million passengers.

• At YUL, the average load factor was 83.6%, reflecting consistently high demand.

MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport (Saint-Hubert): The Second Wind of Montreal Aviation 

Located just 15 km from downtown, MET (formerly Saint-Hubert Airport – YHU) is expanding to become the second major airport in the Montreal metropolitan area.

Thanks to a partnership with Porter Airlines and Macquarie Asset Management, a new passenger terminal is under construction, with opening planned for late 2025.

• Expected capacity: 4 million passengers annually

• 25 regional and national destinations at launch

• Fast shuttle to downtown planned

Seaplanes in the Heart of the City: A New Era of Mobility 

Since 2017, the Montreal Downtown Hydroaerodrome (CHA3), located on the Saint Lawrence River near Île Sainte-Hélène, has provided quick connections to destinations such as Trois-Rivières.

Operated by Hydravion Aventure, this service offers a unique and scenic alternative to land-based transport.

• Sightseeing flights with Air Tunilik, flying over Montreal and the Laurentians

• Departures just 25 minutes from downtown

• Air Tunilik – Seaplane tours

REM: The Long-Awaited Airport Connection 

The Réseau express métropolitain (REM), a 67-km automated light metro project, will link downtown Montreal to YUL by 2027.

• Gradual launch of branches to Deux-Montagnes and the West starting October 2025

• The YUL station will be one of the final segments to open, expected in 2027

With expected growth in air traffic, Montreal is positioning itself as a strategic hub in North America.

The integration of REM, the rise of seaplane services, and major investments at YUL reflect a clear goal: to make Montreal a more connected, sustainable, and accessible city.