Air Canada launched its new City Shuttle on Monday, linking downtown Montréal with Montréal-Trudeau Airport for eligible passengers at $9 one way plus applicable taxes. The service runs 37 times daily in each direction and uses a non-stop route to the terminal.

The public launch followed a soft opening on Friday, July 10, 2026. Air Canada passengers can board at the Palais des congrès de Montréal, 1001 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle, or at the airport’s Departures level, Door 7.

Buses leave every 15 minutes during peak periods and every 30 minutes for the rest of the day. The first downtown departures begin around 4:45 a.m., while the last departure from the airport is scheduled for 10:00 p.m.

The route targets travelers facing road congestion at YUL. Dedicated lanes and a private airport entrance could save up to 25 minutes during busy periods.

Ranbir Singh, Air Canada’s Director, Regional Airlines and Markets, said the shuttle would make airport access more predictable for the carrier’s customers.

“The Air Canada City Shuttle gives our customers a faster, more predictable way to travel between downtown Montréal and the airport. Our customers can now bypass traffic and avoid waiting in taxi lines. By combining frequent downtown service and faster, more direct access to YUL, we are making it easier for them to connect to Air Canada's global network.”

The service is available only to travelers holding a same-day ticket on Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, or Air Canada Express. Passengers book through Landline’s Montréal booking platform or use self-service kiosks.

The shuttle runs directly to the terminal

The downtown stop sits at 1001 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montréal, QC H2Z 2B3. Airport passengers use Door 7 near Air Canada check-in counters 600–634.

The buses avoid intermediate stops. They use dedicated high-occupancy vehicle lanes and enter the airport through a private access point, rather than following the regular airport-road pattern.

The coaches are Quebec-built Prevost motorcoaches. Each has 48 reclining leather seats, extra legroom, power outlets at every seat, and an onboard washroom.

Children under 15 ride free when accompanied by a paying adult. The fare applies one way, and applicable taxes are added.

Unlike the standard 747 city bus, the new service offers reserved seating and direct terminal access. It does not offer Aeroplan point accumulation or flight protection at the July 2026 launch, meaning the service does not provide a guaranteed connection if the bus is delayed.

Air Canada and Landline are expanding their ground network

The shuttle extends an existing multimodal partnership between Air Canada and The Landline Company. Their earlier services connected regional hubs, including Kitchener-Waterloo and Hamilton, with Toronto Pearson.

Nick Johnson, Landline’s Vice President, Commercial, said the new route addresses both passenger stress and road congestion.

“Getting to the airport is often the most stressful part of the trip for many travellers, and it shouldn't be. The service helps reduce congestion on airport access roads while making air travel more convenient for convention attendees, business travellers and visitors in downtown Montréal.”

Construction at YUL forms part of the backdrop. The airport is reconfiguring roads and preparing for the future REM light rail connection, while the REM station and new drop-off areas remain pending.

Jerome Conraud, Vice-President, Strategy, Planning, and Sustainability at ADM Aéroports de Montréal, said the shuttle adds another option while that work continues.

“Pending the commissioning of the REM station and new drop-off areas, which will help address congestion at the airport, this initiative will provide passengers with an additional transportation option that will be simple, fast, and integrated into their travel experience.”

The service is intended for Air Canada customers traveling between the downtown stop and YUL. Its schedule now begins before the morning rush and continues through the evening, with the final airport departure set for 10:00 p.m.