Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL) July 2025 Operational Report

Flight Activity Overview

Total Departing Flights: 8,460

Year-over-Year Change in Departing Flights: −3.50%

In July 2025, Montréal–Trudeau handled 8,460 departures, a −0.04% year-over-year change as carriers fine-tuned capacity and schedules. As Québec’s primary international gateway, Montréal–Trudeau International Airport supports transatlantic and North American flows, with stable demand and targeted network adjustments.

On-Time Performance and Cancellations

Departure On-Time Performance: 62.33%

Year-over-Year Change in OTP: 6.64%

Cancelled Flights: 211

Year-over-Year Change in Cancellations: −37.94%

Departure OTP at Montréal–Trudeau was 0.62%, a 0.07% YoY shift, driven by summer peaks and air traffic flow programs. Cancelled flights totaled 211 (−0.38% YoY), meaning fewer severe disruptions even if minor delays persist; passengers should allow buffer on peak afternoons.

Airlines Serving Montréal–Trudeau

Core operators at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport include Air Canada (AC), Air Transat (TS), WestJet (WS), Porter Airlines (PD), complemented by U.S. and European carriers. The mix spans transatlantic links and dense domestic/Transborder service, giving travelers flexibility on price and departure windows.

Outlook

Over the next 4–8 weeks, schedules at Montréal–Trudeau should be broadly stable with departure OTP near current levels, though late‑afternoon storms and weekend peaks could trigger minor delays. Passengers should prioritize morning flights, allow 60–90 minutes of buffer for security and connections on busy days, and use the NextFly App for gate and weather alerts.