Air Canada launches downtown-to-airport shuttle for $9 before taxes
The new service picks up passengers at Palais des congrès with frequent departures and private airport entrance access.
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Montrealers travelling on Air Canada now have a direct shuttle option between downtown and Trudeau International Airport, launching Monday, July 13.
The shuttle picks up at Palais des congrès and runs every 15 minutes from 4:45 a.m. to 6:30 a.m., then every half hour until 9 p.m. From the airport, service departs from Door 7 on the Departures level starting at 5:15 a.m. with the same frequency until 10 p.m. Tickets cost $9 before taxes and can be purchased in advance or at the airport.
Air Canada estimates passengers could save up to 25 minutes during peak traffic by bypassing congestion and using a private airport entrance. The move addresses recent complaints about construction-related delays and rideshare service disruptions at the airport.
Customers with a connection time of at least 95 minutes will receive complimentary flight rebooking if the shuttle is delayed. Passengers requiring wheelchair assistance should contact The Landline Company, which operates the shuttle, before travel.
The facts
When did Air Canada's downtown shuttle launch?
The shuttle launched on Monday, July 13, 2026.
Where does the shuttle pick up passengers downtown?
The Air Canada shuttle picks up at Palais des congrès in downtown Montreal.
How much does the Air Canada shuttle cost?
Tickets cost $9 before taxes.
How often does the shuttle run?
The shuttle runs every 15 minutes from 4:45 a.m. to 6:30 a.m., then every half hour until 9 p.m. from downtown. From the airport, it departs starting at 5:15 a.m. with the same frequency until 10 p.m.
What happens if the shuttle makes you miss your connection?
Customers with a connection time of at least 95 minutes will receive complimentary flight rebooking if the Air Canada shuttle is delayed.
