Did you plan to spend the holiday season abroad? The organization that manages Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), ADM Aéroports de Montréal, is launching a few measures to make travel more fluid around its facilities.
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The West express drop-off point has been deployed, and a free period for certain parking lots has been adopted in order to meet the growing demand expected for this time of year.
Moreover, the airport, which expects to welcome 22 million travelers in 2024, a new traffic record, recalled the importance of preparing well before flying to your destination in order to cross the verification process efficiently.
Preparation
You should always be sure to check the status and schedule of your flight on the ADM website or by contacting your airline.
Do not hesitate to check the occupancy of the parking lots and reserve your place for the duration of your trip.
Take the time to check the road conditions on the Quebec 511 platform before starting your travels. Also make sure that the different public transport options to get to the airport are validated before leaving.
Please note that the West drop-off point, located on the first level of the P4 parking lot, offers an additional option for attendants who leave you at the airport for your departure. It is accessible 7 days a week, from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m., in addition to being served by a shuttle service.
Prepare your carry-on baggage for passage through the security checkpoint. These must respect the dimensions and weight agreed by the air carrier.
Remember to place your wrapped gifts in your hold baggage. If this is not possible, you can keep them with you if they are not packaged.
Day of your departure
Make sure to arrive at least 3 hours before your flight, regardless of your destination, in order to complete the boarding process.
You can also enjoy expedited access to airport processes. The airport invites you to use two free services:
- Mobile Passport Controla mobile app that allows you to submit information and your customs declaration if you plan to travel to the United States. You will save time and benefit from a priority line at American border control.
- YUL Express (for all flights departing from YUL), an online booking platform that allows you to go through security checks at a specific time.
Back
You can complete your customs declaration 72 hours in advance using ArriveCAN. Using the platform allows you to reduce processing time for travelers in the border control area.
You also have the option to pay for your parking online 15 minutes before leaving the airport. Simply scan the QR code on your ticket with your phone and follow the instructions.
Accompanists
Before going to the airport, make sure the loved one you are picking up has arrived before you go to the arrivals station to avoid congesting this very busy area. Wait in the CellParc waiting parking lot. You can stay there for two hours.
Remember that from December 20, a free block of 40 minutes will be offered for most parking lots. This offer will be applied for the entire holiday season.
The landing stage is divided into five boarding areas. Make sure you have a specific meeting point to pick up a passenger.
The West express drop-off point also makes it possible to pick up travelers without having to go through the congestion of the main drop-off point. You can find out which option is best for you by consulting the YUL Transit Planner.
