Lounge directory · YUL · Last reviewed 27 June 2026
Montreal Trudeau Lounges YUL: every lounge and how to get in
Montreal has a deep lounge bench split across Domestic, International and the US Transborder wing. Several take Priority Pass or sell day passes, and one is about to close for a long renovation.
- Lounge verdict
- Strong for a mid size hub, with lounges in all three sectors. Air Canada holds the Maple Leaf rooms, and the independent and bank lounges, Aspire, National Bank, Air France KLM and Desjardins, give travelers without status real paid and Priority Pass options.
- Best access play
- Priority Pass opens the two Aspire lounges, the National Bank Lounge and the Air France KLM lounge. Without a card, Aspire International sells walk up entry around 60 dollars and the Desjardins lounges around 42 dollars. Maple Leaf lounges do not take Priority Pass.
- The one thing to know
- The National Bank Lounge at Gate 53 is set to close on 31 July 2026 for a long renovation, with a temporary lounge taking over nearby from 1 August 2026 and reopening planned for 2028. Dates have shifted once already, so verify before you rely on it.
Orientation
How the Montreal lounge map works
The sector decides your lounge at YUL. Domestic and International connect airside, so you can move between their lounges, but the US Transborder wing is sealed behind preclearance, so its two lounges are reachable only once you have cleared into the US side. Plan around your departure sector.
The bench is deep for a mid size hub. Air Canada runs Maple Leaf lounges in all three sectors, and the independent and bank lounges fill the gaps for travelers without status: Aspire in Domestic and International, the National Bank Lounge and the Air France KLM lounge in International, and Desjardins lounges in International and Transborder. One caveat dominates planning: the National Bank Lounge is set to close for a long renovation in mid 2026. Prices and hours change, so treat the table below as verify at booking.
The lounges
Every YUL lounge by sector
| Lounge | Sector and location | Access | Walk up | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Lounge (Domestic) | Domestic, between Gates 1 and 2 | Priority Pass, Amex Platinum and Centurion, Visa Airport Companion, DragonPass | To be confirmed | Opened 2025, daily 5am to 9pm; the Priority Pass pick in Domestic |
| Air Canada Maple Leaf (Domestic) | Domestic, above the Air Canada Cafe near Gates 1 to 3 | AC and Star Business, high Aeroplan tiers, eligible Aeroplan cards | Guest around 59 dollars | Reopened after a full renovation; not a Priority Pass door |
| Air Canada Cafe (Domestic) | Domestic, ground floor near Gates 1 to 3 | Same as Maple Leaf Domestic | Guest around 59 dollars | A lighter grab and go space below the Maple Leaf |
| Aspire Lounge (International) | International, Gate 52 | Priority Pass, Amex Platinum and Centurion, Visa Airport Companion | About 60 dollars adult, 40 dollars child | Open to any international boarding pass; the easiest paid door |
| National Bank Lounge | International, Gate 53 | National Bank World Elite Mastercard, Amex Platinum, Priority Pass, DragonPass | Overflow around 32 US dollars | Closing 31 July 2026 for renovation; temporary lounge nearby from 1 August 2026, reopening 2028 |
| Air France KLM Lounge | International, Gates 55 to 57 | Air France KLM Business, Amex Platinum, Priority Pass, DragonPass, Plaza Premium network | Overflow around 32 US dollars | Comfortable, with priority for Air France KLM Business passengers |
| Air Canada Maple Leaf (International) | International, Gate 52 | AC and Star Business, high Aeroplan tiers | Guest around 59 dollars | The Star room for international departures; not a Priority Pass door |
| Odyssey Desjardins (International) | International, Gate 63 | Desjardins Odyssey cards, DragonPass network | Full fee around 42 dollars | A solid pay in option on the DragonPass network |
| Air Canada Maple Leaf (Transborder) | US sector, near Gates 72 to 73, after preclearance | AC and Star Business, high Aeroplan tiers | Guest around 59 dollars | For US bound Star flyers once through preclearance |
| Odyssey Desjardins (Transborder) | US sector, Gate 76 | Desjardins Odyssey cards, DragonPass network | Full fee around 42 dollars | The pay in option in the US wing |
There is no standalone Plaza Premium branded lounge at YUL, to be confirmed; Plaza Premium appears only as a network route into the Air France KLM lounge. The clearest day passes are Aspire International around 60 dollars and the Desjardins lounges around 42 dollars.
Access decoder
What actually opens these doors
Priority Pass covers the two Aspire lounges, the National Bank Lounge and the Air France KLM lounge. The Air Canada Maple Leaf lounges do not take Priority Pass, and the Desjardins lounges run on DragonPass rather than Priority Pass.
Paying at the door is easiest at Aspire International, around 60 dollars for an adult and 40 for a child, and at the Desjardins lounges, around 42 dollars. Several lounges also admit overflow Priority Pass or network guests around 32 US dollars when space allows.
Bank and card access is a Montreal specialty: the National Bank World Elite Mastercard opens the National Bank Lounge, Desjardins Odyssey cards open the Desjardins lounges, and Amex Platinum and Centurion open Aspire and Air France KLM. Status and class of travel cover the Maple Leaf lounges for Air Canada and Star Alliance Business and high Aeroplan tiers.
Plan around the 2026 closure of the National Bank Lounge, and confirm the door and hours on the day, since lounge access rules shift and dates here have already moved once.
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FAQ
Montreal Trudeau lounge questions
Which YUL lounges take Priority Pass?
The Aspire lounges in the Domestic and International sectors, the National Bank Lounge, and the Air France KLM lounge. The Air Canada Maple Leaf lounges do not take Priority Pass. The Desjardins lounges run on the DragonPass network rather than Priority Pass.
Can I buy a day pass to a Montreal lounge without status?
Yes. Aspire International sells walk up entry around 60 dollars for an adult, the Desjardins lounges around 42 dollars, and Aspire Domestic and the Priority Pass network lounges admit cardholders subject to space. The Air Canada Maple Leaf lounges are generally guest of an eligible passenger only, around 59 dollars.
Is the National Bank Lounge at YUL closing?
Yes. The National Bank Lounge at Gate 53 in International is set to close on 31 July 2026 for renovation, with a temporary lounge taking over near Gate 53 from 1 August 2026 and a reopening planned for 2028. An earlier notice cited different dates, so verify close to travel.
Is there an Air Canada lounge in the US wing at YUL?
Yes. An Air Canada Maple Leaf lounge sits in the US Transborder sector near Gates 72 to 73, after US preclearance, alongside the Odyssey Desjardins lounge at Gate 76. Both are reachable only once you have cleared into the US wing.
Do the Montreal lounges have showers?
Shower availability in the YUL lounges is not confirmed in current sources, so verify directly with the lounge before relying on one. The in terminal Marriott has showers in its rooms, which is the dependable option for a real wash on a long layover.
Where are the Priority Pass lounges at Montreal airport?
Aspire sits in the Domestic sector between Gates 1 and 2 and in the International sector at Gate 52, the National Bank Lounge is in International at Gate 53, and the Air France KLM lounge is in International at Gates 55 to 57. All are subject to space at peak.
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