Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (International)
Montréal-Trudeau International · Montréal
Guide by Lounge Frog
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At a glance
One of eight lounges in Domestic/International Jetty, tied for best-rated. A bright spacious lounge with room to get work done in peace, food and drink worth arriving early for, and showers worth building a layover around. It seats around 259, runs a full bar, and has two shower suites to freshen up in. Hours vary by day (Mon 6 AM – 11:30 PM; Tue 6 AM – 10:30 PM; Wed 6 AM – 9:30 PM; Thu 6 AM – 10:30 PM; Fri 6 AM – 9:30 PM; Sat 6 AM – 10:30 PM; Sun 6 AM – 9:30 PM), so check before a very early or late flight. It was last refreshed in 2016. A lounge you'd be glad to have time in. Recorded access options include Maple Leaf Lounge and Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access. Entry conditions and availability apply.
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How it worksWho gets in
Check the program, card, flight and guest conditions before relying on entry.
Cards that get you in: Aeroplan Reserve Card, Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Aeroplan Visa Infinite Privilege, Sapphire Reserve, Sapphire Reserve for Business.
Entry and guest policy
Business class passengers: no guests. Aeroplan 50K and above and Star Alliance Gold: 1 guest on a Star Alliance flight the same day.
Location & opening hours
Montréal-Trudeau International · Domestic/International Jetty · Near gate 52
Up one level past the international barrier and duty free, near gate 52.
- Opening hours
- Mon 6 AM – 11:30 PM
- Tue 6 AM – 10:30 PM
- Wed 6 AM – 9:30 PM
- Thu 6 AM – 10:30 PM
- Fri 6 AM – 9:30 PM
- Sat 6 AM – 10:30 PM
- Sun 6 AM – 9:30 PM
- Local time · America/Toronto
- Lounge history
Renovated 2016
Editorial ratings
15 of 15 metrics scored. The score is the average of the rated metrics; unrated areas are not included.
What a 5 means for each metric
- Seating & comfort
- plenty of comfortable seats, easy to find one
- Quiet
- calm enough to work, read, or nap
- Space
- never feels packed, even at peak
- Food
- real meals, fresh and varied
- Drinks & bar
- good pours, real selection, no nickel-and-diming
- Coffee
- barista-made, not a push-button machine
- Wi-Fi
- fast and reliable for video calls
- Power outlets
- an outlet at every seat
- Workspace
- desks, quiet rooms, phone booths
- Showers
- clean, available without a long wait
- Restrooms
- clean, plentiful, well kept
- Cleanliness
- tables bussed fast, nothing sticky
- Staff & service
- attentive, friendly, quick
- Views & light
- tarmac views, natural light
- Exclusivity
- premium-cabin or invitation only; no day passes or lounge networks
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Quick answers
Who can get into Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (International)?
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (International) lists access through Maple Leaf Lounge and Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access. Entry depends on the program's eligibility rules and lounge availability. Business class passengers: no guests. Aeroplan 50K and above and Star Alliance Gold: 1 guest on a Star Alliance flight the same day. Lounge Frog last checked this in November 2026.
What are the opening hours of Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (International)?
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (International) is open Mon 6 AM – 11:30 PM; Tue 6 AM – 10:30 PM; Wed 6 AM – 9:30 PM; Thu 6 AM – 10:30 PM; Fri 6 AM – 9:30 PM; Sat 6 AM – 10:30 PM; Sun 6 AM – 9:30 PM (local time, America/Toronto). Lounge Frog last checked this in November 2026.
Where is Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (International)?
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (International) is in Domestic/International Jetty at Montréal-Trudeau International (YUL), near gate 52. Up one level past the international barrier and duty free, near gate 52.
Does Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (International) have showers and a bar?
Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (International) has 2 shower suites, a full bar and seating for about 259.
How good is Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (International)?
Lounge Frog rates Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge (International) 4.5 out of 5 overall, the average of 15 editorial metrics such as food, drinks, seating and quiet.
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Traveller reviews
What people who've been say. One review each; you can update yours.
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