Generally, Montreal-Saint Hubert Airport sees fewer crowds, immigration queues and flight delays than Pierre Elliot Trudeau, but it is furthest by road at 20km, meaning a slightly longer journey time and higher fare rates into Central Montreal.
Both airports are connected to nearby train stationsby shuttle buses which makes it inconvenient for travellers with heavy luggage or children. But there are buses that run directly from the airports to the city centre. Buses take 51 minutes from Saint Hubert airport and 30 minutes from Pierre Elliot Trudeau airports to the city centre.
Saint Hubert Airport has no terminal building as opposed to Pierre Elliot Trudeau’s two story single terminal building which handles domestic and international flights. Getting around Saint Hubert is easier for travellers as they do not need to ask their way around any terminal. Families, tourists, students and other people who want low budget flights will mostly prefer Saint Hubert to Pierre Elliot Trudeau airport with charter flight options at cheaper rates. Business travellers on the other hand will likely prefer Pierre Elliot Trudeau Airport because of its good airport facilities and more scheduled flight options from top airlines.