Montreal eSIM: what to know before you land
🇨🇦 Montreal, Canada · YUL · 3-day pick: 1 GB for $6.99
Landing in Montreal
- YUL Montréal–Trudeau
The 747 express bus runs 24 hours a day from Montréal–Trudeau to downtown. Depending on traffic it takes 45 minutes to an hour; Old Montréal is a short metro ride further.
- Install the Canada eSIM at home on Wi-Fi before you fly.
- When the plane lands at YUL, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, so maps and transport apps work from the arrivals hall.
- The days start counting on first connection in Canada, not at purchase.
The biggest plan available for 3 days.
Pay · $6.99Short stays in Montreal
| Stay | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $6.99 1 GB · 3 daysneeds ~409 MB | $6.99 1 GB · 3 daysneeds ~1 GB | $6.99 1 GB · 3 daysneeds ~2.6 GB |
| 3 days | $6.99 1 GB · 3 daysneeds ~614 MB | $6.99 1 GB · 3 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $6.99 1 GB · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 4 days | $6.99 1 GB · 3 daysneeds ~819 MB | $6.99 1 GB · 3 daysneeds ~2 GB | $6.99 1 GB · 3 daysneeds ~5.2 GB |
| 5 days | $6.99 1 GB · 3 daysneeds ~1 GB | $6.99 1 GB · 3 daysneeds ~2.5 GB | $6.99 1 GB · 3 daysneeds ~6.5 GB |
| 7 days | $6.99 1 GB · 3 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $6.99 1 GB · 3 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $6.99 1 GB · 3 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
Networks
The Canada eSIM connects to Bell. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.
Also in Canada
Banff · Calgary · Quebec City · Toronto · Vancouver
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Questions about Montreal
Which airports serve Montreal?
Montréal–Trudeau (YUL). The 747 express bus runs 24 hours a day from Montréal–Trudeau to downtown. Depending on traffic it takes 45 minutes to an hour; Old Montréal is a short metro ride further.
How much data do I need for 3 days in Montreal?
About 1.5 GB for maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick is 1 GB · 3 days for $6.99.
Can I be online as soon as I land at YUL?
Yes, if you install the eSIM before you fly. Install it at home on Wi-Fi, then switch on data roaming for the eSIM line when you land; the plan's days start when it first connects to a network in Canada.
Which networks will I use in Montreal?
The Canada eSIM connects to Bell. No 5G is listed on this plan; expect 4G/LTE.