Quebec Airport (YQB) arrivals and departures Arrivals and Departures

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Distance to Quebec12.7km
Distance to Saint-Ferreol-les-Neiges53.7km

About Quebec Airport

  • Quebec Airport is a main airport for Quebec and is located in Quebec.

  • The airport is also used by passengers travelling to or from nearby Lévis and Saint-Georges, making it a major gateway for the wider region.

  • Pick from these top airlines at Quebec Airport for your next journey:

  • Flying out of Quebec and need help deciding where to go? Flights from Quebec Airport can take you direct to sought-after destinations like these:

    • Montreal

    • Toronto

    • New York

    • Sept-Iles

    • Gaspe

  • July, August, and September are the busiest months at Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport. Summer brings warm weather and peak tourism season to Quebec City, with visitors drawn to outdoor festivals, historic sites, and the region's scenic landscapes before fall sets in.

  • January, February, and March are typically the quietest months at Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport. Deep winter conditions and the post-holiday lull keep arrival numbers low, with leisure travel demand easing considerably across these months as the peak summer and fall seasons remain distant.

How to get from Quebec Airport to Quebec

  • Buses are available from the airport to central Quebec. Jump on the RTC Route 80 and travel to a hub like Gare du Palais in about 50 minutes.

  • For a handy door-to-door option, book a rideshare service from Quebec Airport with Uber.

  • Quebec has several taxi options for getting around, including Taxi Coop Québec 5191 and Taxi Laurier.

  • Whether you prefer a taxi or a rideshare service, the drive from Quebec Airport into Quebec typically takes around 20 minutes, depending on traffic.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options into the city.

How to get to Quebec Airport from Quebec

  • Buses run from the city to the airport. The RTC Route 80 leaves from major stops like Gare du Palais and takes roughly 50 minutes.

  • The drive from the centre of Quebec to the airport takes about 20 minutes.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options from the city to the airport.

Quebec Airport facilities

  • Quebec Airport runs from one terminal.

  • If hunger strikes before your flight, take advantage of the cafes and coffee shops and fast food. You'll also find grab-and-go options and sit-down restaurants.

  • Take a quick lap of the shops before takeoff. Browse or stock up on last-minute essentials at the convenience stores, duty-free outlets, and fashion and accessories. And if you've still got time before departure, check out the souvenirs and gifts.

  • Parking at Quebec Airport gives you several choices, including:

    • Long stay

    • Pick-up/drop-off

    • Short stay

Where to stay near Quebec Airport

  • Catching a late flight to Quebec Airport or heading out first thing in the morning? Home2 Suites By Hilton Quebec City gives you an easy overnight option. It features a microwave, a lowered bathroom sink, and a telephone and is around 2 kilometres away.

  • Hôtel Cofortel is roughly 2 kilometres from the airport and another favourite. From a 24-hour front desk and a lowered bathroom sink to electric vehicle charging, it has the essentials in place for a comfortable stay.

  • Or keep things close, simple and comfy at Comfort Inn Ancienne-Lorette - Quebec Airport. From the airport, it's about 2 kilometres away and offers a business centre, internet access, an airport shuttle, and more.

Car rental options near Quebec Airport

Quebec Airport FAQs

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Quebec Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Quebec Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Quebec Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Quebec Airport’s departure lounge.

Hôtel Cofortel is the highest-rated hotel near Quebec Airport, just 2.3km away. Other great hotels nearby include Clarion Pointe Quebec Airport (1.8km from the airport), and Grand Times Hotel – Aeroport de Quebec (2.5km away).

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Quebec Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Quebec Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Quebec Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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