Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport
Also known as: Quebec City Airport, Jean Lesage Airport, YQB Airport.
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Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) is the airport for Québec City and eastern Quebec, Canada. It sits about 16 km west of downtown, in the Sainte-Foy area, and the drive to Old Québec usually takes 20 to 30 minutes, longer at rush hour.
Air Canada flies to Montreal, Toronto and Ottawa, WestJet to Toronto and Calgary, and Porter Airlines to Toronto Billy Bishop. United and American fly to US hubs, often seasonally, Air France flies to Paris–Charles de Gaulle in summer, and Air Transat flies to holiday destinations and Europe. PAL Airlines, Pascan Aviation and Air Inuit serve regional and northern Quebec.
The airport has one terminal on two levels, with the domestic and international areas joined since a 2019 expansion. There is no US preclearance, so passengers flying to the United States clear US immigration on arrival there.
From the airport, most travelers head to Old Québec and the Château Frontenac, the Old Port, Sainte-Foy and Université Laval, Lévis across the river, or the ski resorts of Mont-Sainte-Anne and Le Massif.
Airport operator, runways and traffic
- Operator
Aéroport de Québec inc.
- Location
Sainte-Foy, west of downtown Québec City
- US preclearance
Not available
- Terminal
One terminal, expanded in 2019
Arrival tips for Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport
If you arrive from outside Canada, you clear Canadian border services on Level 1, using the primary inspection kiosks or Advance Declaration in the ArriveCAN app, then a border officer. Visitors from visa-exempt countries need an approved eTA before flying to Canada.
All flights arrive at the single terminal. Collect your bags on Level 1, where the baggage carousels and car rental counters are.
Taxis wait outside the terminal, with a flat fare within Sainte-Foy and the meter elsewhere; Uber picks up at the departures level; and pre-booked drivers meet passengers in arrivals. RTC buses 76 and 80 link the airport with Sainte-Foy and downtown, less often in the evening and at weekends. French is the main language in Québec City, though staff at the airport speak English. Québec City is on Eastern Time, and winters are cold and snowy.
Ground transportation
A taxi, rideshare or pre-booked car is the easiest way to Old Québec; RTC buses are the budget option.
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Taxis wait outside the terminal, with a flat fare within Sainte-Foy and the meter to Old Québec, Lévis and elsewhere.
Rideshare
Uber picks up at the departures level. Fares vary with demand.
Private transfer
A pre-booked car meets you in arrivals, useful for families, winter luggage and trips to Mont-Sainte-Anne, Le Massif or Charlevoix.
RTC buses 76 and 80
Route 76 runs to Sainte-Foy and Université Laval, route 80 to Place Jacques-Cartier downtown. Cheapest, but infrequent in the evening and at weekends.
Terminals
Main Terminal
All flights. Car rental, customs and baggage claim on Level 1; security and gates on Level 2, with the domestic and international areas joined.
Airlines commonly assigned here: Air Canada, Air France, Air Transat, American Airlines, Porter Airlines, United Airlines, WestJet
Airlines and destinations
Frequently asked questions
How far is Québec City Airport from Old Québec?
Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport is about 16 km west of downtown, in Sainte-Foy. The drive to Old Québec usually takes 20 to 30 minutes off-peak and 30 to 40 minutes at rush hour.
Does Québec City Airport have US preclearance?
No. YQB has no US preclearance, so passengers flying to the United States go through US immigration and customs when they land in the US.
Is there a bus from Québec City Airport to downtown?
Yes. RTC route 80 runs from the airport to Place Jacques-Cartier downtown, and route 76 to Sainte-Foy and Université Laval. Both run less often in the evening and at weekends.
How much is a taxi from Québec City Airport?
Taxis charge a flat fare for trips within Sainte-Foy and use the meter for Old Québec, Lévis and other areas. Uber is also available, picking up at the departures level.
Which airlines fly from Québec City Airport?
Air Canada, WestJet and Porter Airlines fly across Canada, United and American fly to US hubs (often seasonally), Air France flies to Paris in summer, and Air Transat flies to holiday destinations. PAL Airlines, Pascan Aviation and Air Inuit serve regional Quebec.
How many terminals does Québec City Airport have?
One. All flights use the same terminal on two levels, with the domestic and international areas joined since the 2019 expansion.
What is the full name of Québec City Airport?
Its full name is Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport, code YQB. Travelers usually call it Québec City Airport or Jean Lesage Airport. It serves Québec City and eastern Quebec from one terminal in Sainte-Foy.
What happens when I arrive at Québec City Airport from abroad?
International passengers clear Canadian border services on Level 1, using the primary inspection kiosks or Advance Declaration in the ArriveCAN app, then a border officer. Baggage carousels and car rental counters are on the same level, close to the exit.
Do I need to speak French at Québec City Airport?
French is the main language in Québec City, and signs use French first. Staff at the airport speak English, so you can get through arrivals without French, but a few words of French are appreciated in the city.
Can I get from Québec City Airport to Mont-Sainte-Anne or Le Massif?
Yes. The ski resorts of Mont-Sainte-Anne and Le Massif, and the Charlevoix region, are east of Québec City along the St. Lawrence. Most travelers go by rental car or pre-booked transfer, since there is no direct public transport from the airport.
What time zone and weather should I expect at Québec City Airport?
Québec City is on Eastern Time and changes its clocks for daylight saving. Canada uses the Canadian dollar, and cards are accepted almost everywhere. Winters are cold and snowy, so dress for the cold before you step outside.