Essential facts for transfers from Montréal Airport to Old Port (le Vieux Port)
Updated 19/07/2026
Autoroute 520 and the Bonaventure Expressway connect Montréal Airport directly to Old Port in under 30 minutes. Pre-booking a private transfer eliminates taxi queues and guarantees a driver holding your name at arrivals.
- Route
- Montréal Airport to Old Port (le Vieux Port)
- Distance
- 20.0 km / 12.4 miles
- Average travel time
- 0h 25min
- Starting price
- USD 67.97
- Flight monitoring
- Real-time flight tracking — driver adjusts if delayed
- Waiting time
- 60 min free wait at arrivals, 15 min for other pickups
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What to know about the Montréal Airport → Old Port (le Vieux Port) route
Tolls, traffic windows and drop-off logistics that apply to this specific route.
Autoroute 520 & Tolls Included
Transfer uses Autoroute 520 and the Bonaventure Expressway; all tolls are included in the fixed price. No congestion charges or emission-zone fees apply on this route to Old Port.
Traffic & Timing Windows
Best travel times are 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and after 7 p.m. Rush hours (7–9 a.m., 4–6 p.m.) add 15–25 minutes. All wait time at airport arrivals is free for 60 minutes.
Old Port Drop-Off on De La Commune
Old Port stretches along De La Commune Street from the Clock Tower Pier eastward. Drivers drop passengers at the nearest street-accessible point to your booked destination; pedestrian access to attractions and hotels is immediate.
Transfer from Montréal Airport to Old Port (le Vieux Port)
Your driver departs Montréal Airport via Autoroute 520, merging onto the Bonaventure Expressway as it curves toward downtown. You'll pass the Turcot Interchange and descend into central Montréal, glimpsing the Saint Lawrence River as you approach Old Port's historic waterfront district along De La Commune Street.
Pickup happens at the arrivals baggage-hall exit of your landing terminal, where your driver waits with a name sign. The 20-kilometre drive typically takes 25 minutes in light traffic; allow 40–50 minutes during morning rush (7–9 a.m.) or evening peak (4–6 p.m.). Your driver monitors your flight in real time and adjusts for delays at no extra cost.
Taxis from YUL charge metered fares starting at $3.45 plus distance, often totalling $45–60, with unpredictable wait times. Public transit via the STM 747 Express costs only $3 but requires 45 minutes and a transfer to reach Old Port attractions. A pre-booked transfer offers fixed pricing, zero wait, and direct drop-off to your accommodation or activity.
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