Jean Lesage Airport serves Quebec City, capital of the province of Quebec and one of the oldest cities in North America, approximately 16 km from the historic city center.
The historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is the only fortified city north of Mexico still with intact walls.
How to get to Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to YQB
Parking near Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport
Official parking is located across from the terminal, with three areas (PROXI, ÉCONO, and VIP).
Seasonal rates vary: ÉCONO approximately 71 CAD for 8 days (roughly 9 CAD/day) from April to October, PROXI 107 CAD for 8 days (roughly 13 CAD/day), more expensive in winter (up to 125 CAD/8 days). Discounts available when booking online in advance.
How to get to Quebec from YQB
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
Airport transfers you can book in advance
Shuttles and private transfers you can book online, picked from the best rated by travelers.
Car rental at Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport
Major car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, useful for exploring the surrounding region, including Île d'Orléans.
Bring your driver's license, passport, and credit card in the driver's name for the security deposit; national licenses are generally accepted. You drive on the right; in winter, winter tires are essential.
Hotels near Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport
Sainte-Foy (airport area)
The hotels in the area are on boulevard Wilfrid-Hamel, 5-6 minutes by car or taxi from the terminal; there don't appear to be dedicated free shuttles, the budget alternative is the RTC public bus line 76.
Best for: Early morning departures, single-night layovers, or those arriving by car who prefer not to deal with traffic into downtown.
- Just a few minutes from the terminal, convenient for those with an early morning flight
- Boulevard Wilfrid-Hamel offers chain restaurants and shops for dinner without going too far
- A commercial area along a fast-flowing road, not well suited to walking in the evening
- Visiting Vieux-Québec still requires a 20-25 minute transfer by car or taxi
Recommended hotels
- Clarion Pointe Quebec Airport On boulevard Wilfrid-Hamel in Sainte-Foy, about 6 minutes by car from the terminal; hot breakfast included, free parking and an electric car charging station. View availability
- Home2 Suites By Hilton Quebec City About 5 minutes from the terminal, on the same boulevard Wilfrid-Hamel; rooms with a kitchenette and indoor pool, useful for those with a morning flight or a single-night layover. View availability
Vieux-Québec and Grande Allée
The Hilton Quebec is a short walk from the Parliament and the Citadelle, with a covered walkway linking it to the Centre des congrès; the walls of Vieux-Québec and the Château Frontenac are 10-15 minutes on foot. The rue Cook loft is already inside the walls, a short walk from rue Saint-Jean. From the airport the transfer is 20-25 minutes by taxi or rideshare; by public bus (RTC line 80 towards downtown, then a short transfer) it easily takes over 45-60 minutes.
Best for: Travellers who want to explore the old town on foot and accept a longer transfer from the airport in exchange for not needing a car once there.
- Once in the area, everything is covered on foot: Château Frontenac, Terrasse Dufferin and the Petit-Champlain neighbourhood are a few minutes' walk away
- The Hilton Quebec is linked to the Centre des congrès and a short walk from the Parliament, convenient for those in town for work or conferences
- The streets inside the walls are cobbled and slope between the upper and lower town, not very practical with heavy suitcases
- From the airport there's no direct train or express bus: a taxi, rideshare or an RTC bus with a transfer is needed
Recommended hotels
- Hilton Quebec At 1100 boulevard René-Lévesque Est, linked by a covered walkway to the Centre des congrès de Québec; the Parliament, the Citadelle and the walls of Vieux-Québec are reachable on foot in 10-15 minutes. View availability
- 001 Cook - Loft in the Heart of Old Quebec Apartment at 10 rue Cook, inside the walls of Vieux-Québec and a short walk from rue Saint-Jean, the shopping and restaurant street of the upper town; part of a series of similar units in the same building managed by the same host. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is compact compared to large hubs. From check-in to gate you typically walk about 10 minutes.
Customs processing times are variable: for international flights a buffer of at least 3 hours is prudent.
Map of Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is English spoken in Québec City?
French is the predominant language, more markedly so than in Montréal: English is nevertheless generally understood in tourist areas.
Q. When is the Québec Winter Carnival?
Generally in January-February: it's one of the most famous winter carnivals in the world, with ice sculptures and outdoor activities.
Q. Does Québec's Jean Lesage airport have direct flights to Europe?
Intercontinental offerings are limited and mostly seasonal, concentrated in the summer months: for most connections to Europe it's better to transit through Montréal or Toronto.
Q. What should you buy at Québec City's duty free?
Ice cider, a Québec specialty made from apples harvested during the winter frost, along with maple syrup.
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