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Montreal Airport animals for Montreal

Importing, exporting or flying with a pet or assistance animal? Choose your journey and see exactly what to do, in order, before you reach YUL

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Choose your journey

Each step shows who is responsible: the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), the airline, or a PetAirport tool that can do the work for you.

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    Quick links for passengers

    Book a ticket

    In-cabin, in-hold or cargo with IATA-certified e-tickets from Montreal, issued through the AviFlex agent ticketing.

    Book AVIFLEX

    Check-in Boarding Pass

    Quebec airline check-in stages and documents, so no to run into problems when at your airline check-in desk.

    AVIPASS Check

    Entry compliance

    VESTA Quebec checks documents against destination rules before you travel, May be required by the Ministry (MOA).

    Open VESTA

    Talk to PetDesk

    Not sure which route applies? Montreal PetDesk coordinates with approved agents on your behalf.

    Contact PetDesK

    Where to go at YUL

    Relief areas listed from current PetAirport data. Montreal Airport operator to confirm locations and keep them up to date. Tap any section below to view full details.

    Location:

    Category: Terminal Landside / General Area

    Note: Fully equipped with waste disposal bags and synthetic turf.

    Instructions:

    Tip: Using a lightweight harness and leash prevents a frightened pet from running away in the terminal.

    Location:

    Details: Follow airport signage to the designated airline cargo facilities for manifest drop-off and pickup procedures.

    Location:

    Access: Available near gate areas for travelers with connecting or departing flights after security screening.

    Montreal Post Entry

    Quebec only government post-entry facility for dogs and cats at Montreal airport, Canada H4Y 1H1. MOA staff review animals directly in YUL, so owners can collect them at the terminal. VESTA compliance provided for Quebec entry.

    → MOA facility information → Bringing cats and dogs to Montreal → VESTA Montreal

    For Montreal Airport and handling teams

    One shared record for every animal movement, from booking to arrival.

    • Advance manifest of animals per flight, with documents already checked
    • Fewer rejected consignments and gate-side surprises for freight and airline staff
    • A single public page to direct passengers to, maintained by PetAirport and reviewed by your team
    See AviHandling