Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

One. All flights use the same terminal on two levels, with the domestic and international areas joined since the 2019 expansion.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.

Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.

Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.

Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.

Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.

Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.

Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.

Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.

You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.

PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.

Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.

During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.

Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.

No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.

Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.

Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.

Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.

All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.

We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.

Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.

Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.