Flights to Quebec City

Major airlines flying to Quebec City from the UK include Air Canada, Air France, United and Continental Airlines.

Aéroport International Jean-Lesage (YQB)
Tel: (418) 640 3300.
Website: www.aeroportdequebec.com

Quebec City's airport lies 20km (12 miles) west of Old Quebec and handles primarily domestic flights, although there are a few flights from destinations in the USA as well as charters to Paris, London and the Caribbean. Most international flights arrive at Montreal, a short flight away. Quebec City's airport also serves as the main departure point for the remote towns in the north and east of the province.

Airport facilities
These include bureaux de change, ATMs, Wi-Fi access, restaurants, bars, newsagents, duty-free and other shops. Car hire is provided by Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz and National/Alamo.

Transport to the city
Bus 78 is the only public transport option from the airport to the city, arriving at Terminus Les Saules (journey time - 1 hour 30 minutes). Taxis to the city centre are charged at a fixed rate (roughly C$33). Limousines are also available at the airport.

Approximate flight times to Quebec City
From London is 8 hours; from New York is 1 hour 45 minutes; from Los Angeles is 5 hours 45 minutes; from Toronto is 1 hour 30 minutes and from Sydney is 19 hours.