Montréal welcomes a brand new national airport
Travellers in Greater Montréal will soon have a new way to take to the skies. As of June 15, 2026, the passenger terminal at Montréal Metropolitan Airport (MET) will officially open in Longueuil, introducing a second commercial airport to the region and expanding options for domestic travel.
A new gateway takes flight in Greater Montréal
The terminal will launch with flights operated by Porter Airlines and Pascan Aviation, connecting Montréal’s South Shore to destinations across Canada.
Designed to complement operations at YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, the new facility aims to ease pressure on the region’s primary hub while giving passengers additional choices for departures.
According to MET’s leadership, the project reflects a growing demand:
- for increased air travel options across the metropolitan area
- for airlines to expand their routes
- for travellers to enjoy flexibility when planning their trips
Located roughly 15 km (9 miles) from downtown Montréal, the airport will be accessible via the METbus express shuttle, which will connect passengers directly to the Longueuil-Université-de-Sherbrooke metro station.
The site also includes 2,600 parking spaces and a 500-metre drop-off zone designed to keep traffic flowing smoothly.
An airport designed for efficiency
Spanning nearly 21,000 square metres, the new MET terminal has been conceived with efficiency and comfort in mind.
Inside, travellers will find:
- 9 boarding bridges
- 28 check-in counters
- 10 self-service kiosks
- 2 baggage carousels
- and a waiting lounge that can seat up to 900 people
Security screening will be handled through three checkpoints, while the compact design is meant to reduce the time it takes passengers to move from curbside to gate.
When fully operational, the terminal will be able to handle up to four million passengers annually and is expected to add between 30 and 40 daily flights to the region’s air network.
An example of Montréal’s focus on sustainable transport
The airport also emphasizes sustainability: the building operates entirely on electricity, and the vast majority of airport vehicles are electric as well. De-icing glycol used on aircraft will be recovered and recycled as part of the airport’s environmental strategy.
Developers say the project was designed to rethink the airport experience for today’s travellers, focusing on smooth circulation, efficiency and a more human-scale environment.