The National Bank Lounge (YUL)
The National Bank Lounge is an airside lounge (after security) in International Terminal at Montreal - Trudeau International Airport (YUL), Montreal. It's open 4 AM – 10 PM daily. It's part of Priority Pass, oneworld lounges and Star Alliance lounges. Cards that get you in include the Amex Aeroplan Reserve, Amex Platinum Canada and Amex Aeroplan Business Reserve. Amenities include hot meals, alcohol, quiet area, runway views and kids area.
How to get into The National Bank Lounge
The rules each network publishes for this lounge.
American Express Platinum Card and/or Priority Pass Digital Membership Card, and same-day boarding pass.
Guests: Two complimentary guests.
Business or First class, or oneworld Sapphire or Emerald. Government regulations require proof of COVID-19 vaccination/vaccine passport for entry.
Airlines: Royal Jordanian, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc
Only for passengers travelling on Air China.
Airlines: Air China
Credit cards that get you into The National Bank Lounge
From our card catalog. Visit limits and guest fees are the card's own.
- Amex Aeroplan Reservevia Priority Pass · every visit charged until 2027-01-12; from then, 2 complimentary passes per calendar year, plus 4 more with $25,000 calendar-year spend, max 6 · No free guests
- Amex Platinum Canadavia Priority Pass · unlimited through 2026-12-31; from 2027-01-01, 6 complimentary visits per calendar year, or unlimited after $20,000 in calendar-year spend · No free guests (1 free after $20k a year in spend)
- Amex Aeroplan Business Reservevia Priority Pass · every visit charged until 2027-01-12; from then, 2 complimentary passes per calendar year, plus 4 more with $25,000 calendar-year spend, max 6 · No free guests
- Amex Business Platinum Canadavia Priority Pass · unlimited through 2026-12-31; from 2027-01-01, 6 complimentary visits per calendar year, or unlimited after $20,000 in calendar-year spend · No free guests (1 free after $20k a year in spend)
- Capital One Venture Xvia Priority Pass · Guests $35 each
- Bilt Palladiumvia Priority Pass · 2 free guests
- HSBC Elitevia Priority Pass · 2 free guests
- Barclays JetBlue Premiervia Priority Pass · 1 free guest
- Barclays Emirates Skywards Premium World Elitevia Priority Pass · 2 free guests
- Bank of America Premium Rewards Elitevia Priority Pass · 2 free guests
Amenities
Good to know
- Note: Access is limited due to space capacity. If the lounge is at capacity, a waiting list will be available upon arrival. The waiting list does not guarantee access. Access is permitted 2 hours prior to scheduled flight departure - Children under 2 years are admitted free - Smart casual dress at all times.
- Open 04:00-23:00, All days
The National Bank Lounge: common questions
Where is The National Bank Lounge at YUL?
In International Terminal, after security. Near Gate 53, situated next to UBAR.
What are The National Bank Lounge's opening hours?
Every day: 4 AM – 10 PM (local time).
How do I get into The National Bank Lounge?
Priority Pass: American Express Platinum Card and/or Priority Pass Digital Membership Card, and same-day boarding pass. oneworld: Business or First class, or oneworld Sapphire or Emerald. Government regulations require proof of COVID-19 vaccination/vaccine passport for entry. Star Alliance: Only for passengers travelling on Air China.
Which credit cards get you into The National Bank Lounge?
Amex Aeroplan Reserve, Amex Platinum Canada, Amex Aeroplan Business Reserve, Amex Business Platinum Canada, Capital One Venture X, Bilt Palladium and 23 more. Card terms decide guests and visit limits.
Can I bring a guest into The National Bank Lounge?
Priority Pass: Two complimentary guests.
Does The National Bank Lounge have showers?
It doesn't list showers. Other lounges at the airport may have them.
From the networks' own lounge directories, last refreshed 2026-11-04. Photos belong to the lounge networks. Rules, hours and guest fees change, and lounges can turn people away when full, so check before you go.