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It is possible to reach the airport easily from different corners of the city center. You can use different vehicles such as buses, taxis, limousines or hotel shuttles. If you are staying in hotels around the airport, you can benefit from free-of-charge shuttles for the airport. There are many shuttles for passengers who will come from farther areas. And for guests who will also use the trains, there is minibus service for free.

You can reach the airport within 20 minutes or 1 hour depending on your choice of transportation. Transportation fee changes between 3.25 and 60 dollars.

Express Bus

Express buses are in service for 24/7. You can go to the city center by the express bus route 747, which leave from the stop near the main stop and the metro station Berri-UQAM in the city center. It takes between 45-60 minutes to travel and the ticket costs 10 dollars.

Bus

You can reach the airport by the bus route 204, which leave from the Dorval Train Station in the city center. Moreover, the buses numbered 209, which leave from Roxboro-Pierrefonds Train Station, also go to the airport. One-way ticket costs 3,25 dollars. You can buy your ticket in cash or with credit card from the machines in all the metro and train stations.

Aerobus

Aerobuses which have different stops in the city center take the passengers to the airport for 15-25 dollars depending on the route.

Train / Minibus

There is a free private minibus shuttle at Dorval Train Station for passengers who come from a different city by train and will go to the airport with another vehicle.

Hotel Shuttle

Many accommodation companies in the city center provide airport shuttle service. You can make a reservation by talking to your hotel beforehand. The hotels which are maximum 6 km to the airport have free shuttles.

Taxi

You can reach the airport from the city center of Montréal by taxi in 20 minutes on average. It costs around 40 dollars. You can pay in cash or with Visa, Master Card and American Express credit cards.

Limousine

If you want to go to the airport with a more luxurious and comfortable vehicle, you can try limousine taxis. You can reach the airport easily for 55-60 dollars on average in approximately half an hour. You can pay in cash or with Visa, Master Card and American Express credit cards.

Car Rental

Renting a car is not a preferred mean of transportation in Montréal because of long and very cold winters. However, you can ask for a vehicle according to your budget from the car rental offices in the city center if you want to go to the airport in this way. If you want to rent the car not for your whole travel but only to reach the airport, renting it with a driver will give you ease because it will be a one-way journey.

Airport Shuttle

Airport shuttles are provided by 4 different private companies which operate to provide transportation to the airport from the areas around the city center. If you are planning to use the shuttles of these companies while coming back, it will be practical to make a reservation right at the airport and learn the departure place and hours.

You can use the shuttles provided by Aéronavette to reach the towns on the eastern side of the city. The company offers door-to-door service and works 365 days of the year. Orléans Express provides shuttles from Trois-Rivières, Ste-Foy and Québec City to the airport. Services are organized at different hours during the day and every day of the year. You can reach the airport from Ottawa and Gatineau via Greyhound. This company starts its service at 11:00 am every day.

And passengers who will come from Mont-Tremblant can use the service of Autocars Skyport. The company provides services between December and April in winter.

Airport Information

Every opportunity a passenger may need is available at this airport where all the international flights of the city are executed. You can find everything from ATMs to exchange offices, from pharmacies to markets. You can make use of the free internet service across the airport. There are many shops where you can buy clothes and souvenirs, too.

And several different duty-free shops are available. There are a lot of hotels around the airport, which has an extremely luxurious lounge for passengers who don’t want to give up on their comfort while waiting for the airplane. These accommodation centers, some of which are the branches of chain hotels, have free-of-charge shuttles to the airport. There are also different alternatives of transportation for guests who will stay at the city center and those who will go to the neighboring areas.

You can reach Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in about 20 minutes by taxi and other private vehicles from Montreal city center. If you use public transport such as buses, trains and shuttles, it may take a little longer. Taxi fares in the city are usually not very high, but for travelers traveling alone, options such as bus and airport shuttle are generally more economical. Those traveling in groups of up to 6 people may prefer Uber vehicles that are widely used in many places in the city. While traveling around Montreal and the surrounding area, it is easy to choose to travel by car from the airport to the airport. In the city it is possible to find many offices of international rental companies.

Bus

You can travel directly from Montreal city center to the airport by bus number 747. Buses departing from the center are both fast and economical. It is enough to pay 10 dollars for each passenger to the airport buses. Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport's passengers arrive at the airport in 40-60 minutes, depending on the traffic conditions. You can arrive at the airport by using the bus number 204 from Dorval station or by taking bus 209 from Roxboro-Pierrefonds.

Train

You can arrive at the station in Dorval and transfer to the shuttle services going from here to the airport. With VIA Rail Canada trains it is possible to reach many destinations such as Toronto and Kingston. Train fares are usually not high, but they may increase depending on the distance you travel. After arriving at the station in the city center, you can travel directly to the airport entrance by shuttles.

Airport Shuttle

You can easily reach places like Trois-Rivières, Québec City and Ste-Foy by getting on Orléans Express shuttles from Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport. You can use the Greyhound services to travel to Gatineau, Ottawa and Montreal. For more information on Greyhound shuttle points and other issues you may want to know, just call 1 800 661-8747. If you are interested in Autocars Skyport Mont-Tremblant shuttles, another vehicle that provides services throughout the winter months, you can get information at 1-800-471-1155. These services only carry passengers to the airport in Montreal during the winter season and are departing at certain times. If you need to travel to the airport in this period, you can easily benefit from winter services which are more economical than private shuttles or taxis.

Hotel Shuttle

The hotels like Auberge de l'aéroport, Hilton Garden Inn Montréal / Dorval Aéroport, Crowne Plaza Montréal Aéroport and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Aéroport de Montréal located in Montreal city center and near the airport, offers their customers shuttle service to the airport for free or based on a very affordable price. The most important advantage of the journey with airport shuttles is that these vehicles are almost as comfortable as taxis and special services, but their fares are lower.

If you want to reach the airport from the hotel by means of the shuttle, you can make reservations for them by contacting your hotel before arriving or a few days before leaving the city. Hotel shuttles usually leave passengers at the airport entrance. This way you can reach the terminal easily and without difficulty even if your luggage is heavy, and you can travel without difficulty.

Uber

Uber is a shared car service widely used throughout Montreal. You can also use this service while you are travelling to Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport from Montreal's city center. To do this you need to download the application to your mobile phone and call a near-by vehicle when you need to travel. Uber vehicles are among the ideal choices for passengers with a capacity of up to 6 people and with large baggage suitable for heavy luggage. Uber vehicles can also be used when you want to come to the airport in Montreal as a group. To do this, you must download the application to your phone and then call a vehicle where you are going to go.

If you do not get your car, you can use the application to talk to the driver and give more detailed information about your location. If you are traveling alone and want to get to the airport from Montreal's center with a reasonably priced vehicle, the uberX option will be appropriate. Passengers traveling in more crowded groups or with heavy luggage can choose the uberXL option with larger vehicles. If you want a more luxurious and comfortable ride, you can also call one of the uberSELECT vehicles

Airport Information

Located near the city center of Montreal in Canada, Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport offers travelers many alternatives for a comfortable and enjoyable journey. It is possible to find specially designed areas and services for those traveling with pets and families traveling with their children at the airport. Children's playgrounds and special care rooms can be found at the airport terminal. When you arrive at the airport with your car, you can leave your car in the spaces reserved for both short and long-term parking.

If you want to taste something delicious at the airport that links Montreal to the world, or if you want to savor hot and cold beverages, you can try U Bar, Pork & Pickle, DAVIDsTEA, Desjardins Odyssey Lounge, QDC Burger, Upper Crust, Lole, YUL Pizza, Bar, Houston Avenue Bar & Grill, or Starbucks Reserve. If you want to shop, and can buy souvenirs, chocolates, alcoholic beverages, perfumes and cosmetics you can find countless alternatives at The Loop Duty Free.

Bizou, Hatley, The Source, iStore, Bentley, Virgin Book Store, Tristan, Relay, Boutique Artizan, MC Elektonique, Sunglass Hut and 1 Minute are among the shops at the airport where you will find everything you need varying from books, electronics and accesories.

If you want to enjoy delicious snacks using the free internet service, while waiting for your flight, you can go to private passenger lounges such as the Desjardins Odyssey Lounge or the National Bank Lounge. You are only able to benefit from these lounges if you are a bank customers or by becoming a members paying the entrance fees. There are free charger units where you can charge your electronic devices, daily newspapers and magazines you can read, and playgrounds where your children can play games in the passenger lounges.

Taxi

Taxi rates in Dubai are quite cheap. Since the airport is located in such close proximity to the city center taxis are one of the most preferred methods of transportation. Especially if you’re traveling with a few people! Airport taxis belong to a state-run company and all of them operate by using a taximeter. Most of the taxi drivers are immigrants who speak English. The taxi ride to the city center from the airport is quite short, when there’s no traffic. For example, it takes about 10 minutes to get to the city center and about 15 minutes to get to the World Trade Center. You can find airport taxis at the arrivals hall exit of every terminal. 

Bus

Buses are the cheapest transportation alternative to get to the city center but taking a taxi is a bit more laborious. Buses are also a slower method of transportation especially if you have a lot of luggage and land during rush hour.  People who are familiar with the city generally prefer taking the bus. You can access different buses from the airport’s three terminals. However, the main bus line passes by the bus stop in front of Terminal 1. Most of the international flights to Dubai land at Terminal 1. Some lines pass by more than one terminal. There are bus lines with various routes that run every 20-30 minutes from Terminal 1. The most widely used bus lines to get to the city center are lines 401 and 402. Bus line 401 departs from Dubai International Airport and goes to the Al Sabkha stop, with stops along the way including DNATA, Al Maktoum Road, and Deira Taxi Station.

Bus line 402 departs from the airport and goes to the Al Ghubaiba stop, with stops along the way including Deira City Center, Al Karama, Golden Sands, and Al Mankhool.

In addition to these two main lines there are other lines that pass in front of Terminal 1. You can take the C1 bus to Satwa Bus Station, bus No. 4 to the Rashidiya stop or Gold Souq stop, or bus X28 to destinations that are further away, like the Jebel Ali stop. You can also access these stops taking other buses that follow different routes.

Buses usually operate from 5 am to 11 pm. The operating hours for certain bus lines can vary. There are also bus lines that operate at night. For example the C1 line is a night bus, which departs from Terminal 3, passes by Terminal 1, and runs on the following route to the Satwa Bus Station, Cargo Village, Flame Intersection, DNATA, Clock Tower, and El Maktum.

The N4 bus, which goes to the same station but passes through Deira City Center, is another. The N1 night bus departs from Terminal 2, stops at Terminal 1, and goes through Deira City Center all the way to the Jebel Ali Gardens.

Passengers going to Abu Dhabi from Dubai need to get on the buses departing from Al Ghubaiba. Abu Dhabi is located 160 km from the city center and the bus ride there takes about 2 hours.

Similarly, those who want to go to Sharjah, which is located 10 km from Dubai, can find buses that depart from the same stop. One thing to take note of is making sure to get your bus ticket or bus card before boarding the bus because you cannot pay in cash on the bus. You can purchase a single use or daily use bus card. You have to swipe your card twice on the bus, once when you get on and once when you get off. 

Metro

One of the easiest and most comfortable transportation alternatives to get to the city center is by metro. By using Dubai’s modern metro network you can get to the city center and surrounding locations avoiding any traffic. A standard metro ticket is slightly more expensive than the bus but it is still very reasonable. The metro also features different ticket classes for those who want a more comfortable experience. The Gold Class ticket is twice as much as a standard ticket. The Dubai Metro also has areas reserved solely for women and children. These areas are not mandatory but women who want can travel in a separate section by using these areas. The Dubai Metro runs from 5:50 am to midnight, except on Fridays. On Fridays the metro doesn’t start to run until 1 pm. If you have to go to the airport after midnight you won’t be able to use the metro.

The Dubai Metro operates two lines, the Red Line and the Green Line. You can access the Red Line from Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 at the airport. The metro system is fully automated and runs without a driver. The metro departs every 4 to 8 minutes.

Trains that depart from the Rashidiya Station to Jebel Ali Metro Station pass by the following stops respectively, Emirates, Airport Terminal 3, Airport Terminal 1, GIGICO, Deira City Center, Al Rigga, Union, Burjuman, Al Karama, Al Jafiliya, World Trade Center, Emirates Tower, Financial Centre, Dubai Mall, Business Bay, Noor Bank, First Gulf Bank, Mall of Emirates, Sharaf, Dubai Internet City, Nakheel, Dubai Marina, Jumeirah Lakes Tower, Nakheel Harbour, Ibn Battuta, Energy and Danube. A significant part of this route is above ground so you can enjoy views of the city. The Union and Burjuman stops along this route intersect with the Green Line, which passes through the Old City. Passengers can transfer to the Green Line from these stops and head to different areas. The Green Line operates between the Etisalat Metro Station and the Creek Metro Station. Stations on the Green Line are Etisalat, Al Qusais, Dubai Airport Free Zone, Al Nahda, Statdium, Al Qiyadah, Abu Hail, Abu Baker Al Siddique, Salah Al Din, Union, Baniyas Square, Palm Deira, Al Ras, Al Ghubaiba, Al Fahidi, Burjuman, Oud Metha, Dubai Healthcare City, Al Jadaf, and Creek. 

You can get off the metro at a stop that is convenient for you and transfer to a bus or take a taxi to reach your destination. There are many hotels and shopping centers that are located about 15-minutes away from these stops on foot.

Rental Car

You can rent a car at the airport from rental car companies located in each terminal. The price of gasoline in the city is fairly cheap, which allows for a more flexible itinerary. For example, if you rent a car while in Dubai you could travel to other cities in the United Arab Emirates like Abu Dhabi or Sharjah. Visiting these cities by car is much more convenient than using public transportation options.

There are 12 rental car companies at Dubai International Airport; Avis, Budget, Al Wefaq, Diamondlease, Dollar, Europcar, Fast, Hertz, National, Payless, Sixt and Thrifty.

Hotel Shuttle Service

There are many hotels in Dubai that offer shuttle services to and from the airport. However these services are usually for a cost. We recommend inquiring about these services when making your hotel reservation. Some hotels that are located in close proximity to the airport might offer this shuttle service for free.

Sharjah International Airport, connecting Dubai with other centers in the world, is about 15 kilometers away from the city center. While there are means of public transports that you can benefit in this route, these vehicles do not operate frequently. If you want to go to Sharjah or Dubai from the airport, the best option would be to take a taxi. You can find a taxi 24 hours a day at the airport. If you are planning to spend a few days or more in the city, you can also opt for renting a car as an alternative to the taxis. Almost all of the major international car rental companies serve passengers at the airport. Getting to the center of Dubai from Sharjah International Airport takes an average of 20-30 minutes. If you will get on the road in the city at a time when traffic is heavy, you should not forget it will take you a bit longer than this.

Car Rental

You can rent a car 24 hours a day, seven days a week from companies such as Hertz, Budget, Maximum, Sixt, Europcar, Dollar and AVIS which serve at Sharjah International Airport. If you would like to rent a car from Hertz, you can contact the company at 06-552-8290 and get information. If you prefer to rent your car from Budget, you can call the rental office at 06-558-0366 for more detailed information and reserve your car. If you wish your car to be ready at the airport close to the city center of Dubai when you land, you can also call companies like Sixt at 06-558-0310, Europcar at 06-558-1322 and Dollar Rent A Car at 06-336-5065.

Bus

You can also take the bus from the airport to the get to the city center of Sharjah or Dubai. But you have to keep in mid that it is not possible to take a bust to go to Dubai from the airport late at night. If you need to get to Sharjah and your flight is not too late, you can take advantage of buses departing every 15 minutes. Although they are not practical and fast, buses stand out with their advantages in terms of price. As a more economical and alternative method, you can also take the bus to the city center and continue by taxi to the hotel or to other places you want to reach in the city.

Taxi

Passengers landing to Dubai's Sharjah International Airport mostly prefer taxis to get to the center of Dubai or Sharjah . At the airport there is a 24-hour taxi service every day of the week. You can continue your trip to the city center by taking one of these taxis as soon as you exit the terminal, without having to search for any different vehicles. All the taxis in Dubai have taximeters. Thanks to these devices, you can travel without worrying about the amount you will pay. The opening fare of the taxis at the airport is usually more than the ones in the center. On the other hand, the average fare for the journey from the airport to the city center would cost around 30-40 USD.

Private Airport Shuttle

If you need to travel from the airport to the center of the city with a few people or more crowded groups, one of the best vehicles you can choose without a doubt is the private airport shuttles. Many companies in the city offer this service. The fares of these shuttles vary according to the distance traveled and the number of passengers. You can reach your hotel or other important points in the center of Dubai with these private shuttles. If you reserve one of these vehicles and pay in advance of your arrival, you can benefit from these at more reasonable prices and you can find your shuttle ready at the terminal at the time of your arrival.

Luxury Transfer Vehicles

If you want to travel from Sharjah International Airport to the city center with a much more luxurious and comfortable vehicle, you can choose limousines that are preferred mostly by those visiting the city for business purposes. The limousines that pick up their passengers from the departure gates of Sharjah Airport take them to the center very quickly compared to other vehicles. This is also why limousines offer a great advantage for passengers who want to save time.