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YQB Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport

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Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) serves Quebec. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAYQB
ICAOCYQB
Non-stop18
Airlines11
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Elevation74 m

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The airport in numbers

Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 1.7M passengers in 2024, against a peak of 1.8M in 2019.

Opened
1939
87 years ago
Passengers / year
1.7M
as of 2024
Elevation
74 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 2000–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport to Quebec

Train & bus: Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747).

Taxi & apps: Metered taxi, flat zone fares at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal in most provinces.

Tipping: 15% is usual.

Choose and book

Which way suits you from Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Quebec ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 18 destinations, operated by 11 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Air Canada · Air Transat · United Airlines · Arik Niger · WestJet · Porter Airlines · US Airways · American Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sailing from here?

Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport is the airport nearest Québec City's cruise terminal. Cruises from Québec City — which lines and where ›

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Quebec shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport to the centre of Quebec?
Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747).
Can I use a ride app from Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport?
Metered taxi, flat zone fares at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal in most provinces.
What's the cheapest way from Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport to Quebec?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747).
Can I get from Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Toronto (UP Express to Union, 25 min), Vancouver (SkyTrain Canada Line), Montreal (bus 747). For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport?
About 18 destinations, including Sept-iles, Montreal, Baie Comeau, Toronto. 11 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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