Saint-Hubert airport (YHU)

Montreal Metropolitan Airport (IATA: YHU, ICAO: CYHU), commercially branded as MET and historically known as Montreal Saint-Hubert Airport, is the secondary commercial air hub serving the Greater Montreal area in Quebec. Originally established in 1928, the airport has undergone a complete transformation with the opening of a state-of-the-art passenger terminal connecting the metropolitan area to numerous domestic destinations across Canada with carriers like Porter Airlines and regional operators.

Official Website: metmtl.com

Phone: +1 450 678 6030

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Terminals

The airport operates a modern 21,000 m² (226,000 sq ft) commercial passenger terminal featuring 9 bridged aircraft gates, 28 check-in counters, and a fully electrified, sustainable design. The facility is engineered to accommodate up to 4 million passengers per year.

Information Desks

Interactive displays and customer service desks are situated in both the main departures hall and the arrivals area, where airport staff assist passengers with flight information, directions, and ground transport options.

 Location

The airport is located in the borough of Saint-Hubert in the city of Longueuil, on Montreal's South Shore. It lies approximately 15 km (9.3 miles) east of Downtown Montreal and 5.6 km (3.5 miles) east of downtown Longueuil, with direct access via Route de l'Aéroport and convenient connections to Highway 30 and Route 116.

What services does Saint-Hubert airport (YHU) offer?

The terminal provides modern amenities designed for a quick, efficient, and pleasant passenger experience:

Finances and Connectivity

• Free Wi-Fi: High-speed wireless internet available throughout all public and secure boarding areas.
• Device Charging: Almost every seat in the passenger departure lounge includes dedicated AC electrical outlets and USB ports.
• ATMs: Cash dispensers are available in the public departure lobby.

Food and Drink

Dining options showcase Quebec brands. Café Dépôt offers premium coffee, fresh pastries, sandwiches, and grab-and-go snacks. The full-service restaurant Bâton Rouge Steakhouse & Bar provides seated dining, casual meals, and a bar area.

Shopping

Retail stores and kiosks offer Quebec regional specialties, reading materials, travel accessories, and convenience goods.

Baggage Services

The arrivals hall features modern automated baggage claim carousels and luggage trolleys. For questions regarding damaged or delayed luggage, passengers should contact their airline customer service counter in the arrivals hall.

Other Services

Facilities include accessible restrooms, baby care and nursing spaces, first aid services, and an airy 900-seat departure waiting lounge featuring architecture inspired by the historic 1930 flight of the British R-100 airship.

Accommodation near Saint-Hubert airport (YHU)

There are no hotel accommodations directly inside the terminal building, but several hotels are located in Longueuil, Boucherville, and Brossard:

Hotels Near the Airport

• Hotel Mortagne: Located 6.1 km (3.8 miles) away.
• Holiday Inn Montreal-Longueuil: Approximately 7 km (4.3 miles) from the terminal.
• Le Dauphin Montréal-Longueuil: Situated 7.6 km (4.7 miles) away, near the metro station.
• Sandman Hotel Montreal - Longueuil: Located 8.3 km (5.2 miles) away.
• Hotel Brossard: Located 8.5 km (5.3 miles) away.
• Hotel Auberge Manoir Ville Marie: About 10 km (6.2 miles) away, across the river on Montreal Island.

Public and private transportation

Located roughly 15 km east of Downtown Montreal and approximately 10 minutes by road from downtown Longueuil, the airport offers several ground transportation options:

Buses and Shuttles

METbus: An express shuttle bus operated in partnership with Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL). It connects the passenger terminal directly with Longueuil–Université-de-Sherbrooke metro station (Montreal Metro Yellow Line) every 35 minutes, providing a quick transit connection to Montreal Island.
RTL Line 28: Regular city bus service line 28 links the airport area with the Longueuil transit terminal and Saint-Charles Boulevard.

Commuter Rail

The exo commuter rail network serves the area via Line 13 Mont-Saint-Hilaire, which stops at the nearby Longueuil–Saint-Hubert station. Trains connect to Montreal's Central Station (Gare Centrale) in approximately 20 minutes, with stops including Saint-Lambert, Saint-Bruno, and McMasterville.

Taxis and Ride-Hailing

Regulated taxis (such as Taxi Union and Allo Taxi) are available at the designated curb outside the arrivals hall. Popular ride-hailing applications are also permitted to pick up passengers. The drive to Downtown Montreal typically takes between 20 and 30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.

BIXI Bike Sharing

A BIXI bikeshare station is located right outside the main terminal entrance, providing a year-round, active travel option for travelers and staff.

Car rental agencies

Inside the new passenger terminal building, dedicated car rental counters are situated in the arrivals concourse:

On-Site Car Rental Companies

• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• National Car Rental
• Alamo Rent A Car

Requirements for Renting a Car

Drivers must present a valid driver's license (accompanied by an International Driving Permit if the license is not in Latin script), a valid passport or official photo ID, be at least 21 years old (a young driver surcharge generally applies for drivers under 25), and present a major credit card in the primary renter's name for the security deposit. Booking vehicles in advance is strongly recommended during peak travel periods.

Parking services at Saint-Hubert airport (YHU)

Montreal Metropolitan Airport features more than 2,600 surface parking spaces managed by Indigo Neo, conveniently located within short walking distance of the terminal entrance:

Parking Lots

• P1 - Express Parking (Short-term): Located closest to the terminal doors. Rates are CAD 10 for the first hour and CAD 54 per day.
• P2 - Comfort Parking (Mid-term): Designed for trips lasting several days, with a rate of CAD 35 per 24-hour cycle.
• P3 - Economic Parking (Long-term): Budget-friendly option with a rate of CAD 4 per hour up to a daily maximum of CAD 24, and CAD 24 per additional day.

Important Considerations

Accessible Parking: Dedicated parking stalls for holders of disability parking permits are positioned in the closest rows to the pedestrian walkways.
Online Reservations: Travelers can reserve parking spots in advance through the official Indigo Neo web booking tool.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

The terminal facility has been planned and constructed to meet high standards of universal barrier-free accessibility:

Requesting Special Assistance

Travelers who need wheelchair service, boarding assistance, or personalized escort should notify their airline at least 48 hours prior to departure.

Infrastructure and Accessibility

The single-story terminal allows seamless, level transit from curb to gate. All 9 boarding gates feature covered passenger jet bridges, eliminating outdoor staircase boarding. Facilities include high-contrast and tactile guidance indicators, accessible restrooms, and relief areas for recognized service animals.