Summary:
- MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport announces the opening of its new terminal on 15 June 2026, designed for efficiency, accessibility, and comfort.
- YHU Infrastructure Partners to operate the terminal, offering nine boarding bridges, spacious lounges, and a streamlined passenger journey.
- Terminal design draws inspiration from Montreal’s aviation history and emphasises natural light, with a fully Quebec-based retail line-up.
YHU Infrastructure Partners (YHU Terminal) and MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport (MET) have announced the official opening of the new terminal will take place on 15 June 2026. The aim is to deliver an accessible, efficient and user-friendly airport.
“For Greater Montreal passengers, the opening of the terminal at MET will offer more options for travellers and allow airlines to take advantage of greater airport capacity in the metropolitan region,” said Yanic Roy, President and CEO, MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport.
Designed, built and operated by YHU Infrastructure Partners, the new terminal aims to offer a renewed vision of air travel centred on efficiency, comfort and simplicity. Covering 21,000sqm, the terminal features nine boarding bridges and a spacious waiting lounge with 900 seats. Its integrated operating model, where all operations are managed under a single authority, streamlines coordination and enables rapid response when needed. Meanwhile, the terminal’s compact size and the efficiency of the passenger journey allow travellers to arrive shortly before boarding and move quickly through the facility.
“We are not simply building an airport terminal; we’re redefining the way people travel in Montreal,” said Charles Roberge, President and CEO, YHU Terminal.
The sleek design, which maximises natural light, incorporates contemporary nods to the historic visit of the R-100 airship in 1930, when its arrival in Saint-Hubert drew massive crowds and symbolised the technological daring of the era. Opened in 1927, Saint-Hubert Airport, now MET – Montreal Metropolitan Airport, is Canada’s oldest airport and served as Montreal’s main airport for many years. Commercial flights were moved to Dorval in 1940. Located 15km from downtown Montreal, MET is easily accessible via an extensive road network and the METbus express shuttle. Its 500m drop-off zone and three traffic lanes are intended to ensure the smooth flow of vehicles.
The terminal’s retail line-up will be entirely Quebec-based and will include a Bâton Rouge restaurant, a Café Dépôt and a convenience and travel goods store.
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