Sleeping inside or in nearby hotels at YUL Airport

  Overnight layover guide: sleeping options in the public area and the boarding area

Montreal Airport remains open 24 hours a day to accommodate international and transborder flight schedules. If you have an overnight layover or arrive early for a morning departure, you can remain inside the airport building.

Resting Areas

Because airport security screening checkpoints close overnight (typically between 10:00 pm and 4:00 am), travelers who have not cleared security must remain in the public landside zone. Most public seating has fixed armrests that prevent stretching out horizontally. However, quieter spots can often be found on the departures level near the entrance to the Marriott hotel.

On the arrivals level near Subway, there are recessed bench areas that offer darker, quieter surroundings. It is recommended to bring warm layers or a travel blanket, as airport ventilation keeps temperatures quite cool throughout the night.

24-Hour Food & Drinks

Overnight dining is limited. The Subway restaurant located in the public arrivals area is open 24 hours daily. In addition, automated snack and beverage vending machines are available across multiple terminal concourses.

Luggage Storage & Security

The Cloakroom luggage storage service on the public arrivals level operates from 4:00 am until midnight, meaning travelers must keep luggage with them during the early morning hours. The airport is actively monitored by airport security staff around the clock.

Safety and Wi-Fi

The complimentary YUL Wi-Fi network operates continuously throughout the night in renewable 60-minute sessions. Public restrooms remain open all night; however, there are no public shower facilities in open terminal areas (showers are restricted to select VIP lounges during regular daytime operating hours).

 Hotels

Montreal Airport provides an on-site luxury hotel integrated into the terminal structure, alongside an extensive selection of nearby accommodations featuring convenient airport transfer options.

On-site Terminal Hotel

The Montreal Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel is the only accommodation physically located within the airport. Connected directly to the terminal building above the U.S. departures concourse, guests can walk directly to check-in counters and security screening without stepping outside. The property features fully soundproofed rooms, an indoor heated swimming pool, a 24-hour fitness center, a full-service restaurant, and direct heated indoor parking.

Nearby Airport Hotels

Numerous hotels in the immediate airport perimeter operate complimentary shuttle buses picking up at door 8 on the departures level:

• Sheraton Montreal Airport Hotel: Located 1.5 km away, offering landscaped garden grounds and 24-hour airport transfers.
• Aloft Montreal Airport: Situated 1.2 km from the terminal, featuring a vibrant boutique style with modern workstations and shuttle connections.
• DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal Airport: Located under 2 km away, offering spacious guest rooms and regular airport shuttles.
• Quality Inn & Suites P.E. Trudeau Airport: Budget-friendly lodging 2.5 km away offering complimentary morning breakfast.
• L'Auberge de l'Aéroport: Cozy, practical inn nearby with convenient rates for brief layovers.

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