Québec City Airport is the primary airport serving Québec City and the surrounding capitale-nationale region. The airport is a hub for flights to Northern Québec. Additionally, more destinations include major U.S. hubs, sun and Caribbean destinations as well as France. YBQ is the main gateway for those visiting Québec City.
Located 17km and west from downtown Québec City, several options allow travellers to go from YBQ to Old Québec.
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Terminals information
Terminal
- Modern, airy terminal with a short walk to amenities.
- Smaller terminal with domestic and international gates mixed together.
Notes
Pros
- YBQ’s compact, easy-to-navigate terminal means a short walking distance between areas.
- Shorter lines at security.
- Less overwhelming than larger airports such as Montréal (YUL) or Toronto (YYZ).
- Good selection of domestic and international flights.
- Direct flights to France means avoiding major hubs and flying to corresponding smaller airports.
- Great for leisure travellers.
- Great for business travellers with daily flights to major hubs,
Cons
- Limited long-haul network.
- Far fewer destinations compared to larger airports such as Montréal (YUL).
- Many international routes are seasonal.
- Fewer flight frequency options compared to larger airports.
Notes
- Overall, Québec City Airport is great for those looking to skip larger hubs and travel direct to their destination. Be aware that many of YBQ’s destinations are seasonal.