Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Quebec City Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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YQB Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport.
What to expect
Quebec City Airport (code: YQB) has a small terminal with a half-dozen eateries and shops, including duty-free. WiFi is available to help pass the time, and there are plenty of outlets for charging mobile devices. Additional comfort can be found through fee-based access to the airport’s first-class lounge.
Sleeping in Quebec City Airport
After security checkpoints close for the night, all passengers are restricted to the landside areas, and must re-clear security the next day when the checkpoints open. Travellers report that there are some armrest-free benches in the pre-security departure area but warn that sleep becomes problematic with the early AM opening of the security checkpoints. The nearby arrivals area is quieter and darker, but all seating here reportedly has armrests. For uninterrupted sleep, there are hotels near the airport. See Airport Hotels in the guide below.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours a day. Overnight access may be limited to specific public areas when flights are not operating.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no designated sleeping rooms, quiet zones, or rest areas. Travellers report finding padded or bench-style seating airside, but armrests may limit stretching out.
As with any public space, keep your belongings secured while resting. Use locks where possible and keep valuables on your person.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Quebec City Airport:
- Hotel Quebec Inn – Airport shuttle is available for a fee. » Check Rates
- Econo Lodge Airport – No airport shuttle. » Check Rates
- Comfort Inn Airport East – Airport shuttle is available for a fee. » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels in Quebec City, search for deals and read traveller reviews.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter by paying at the door or through a lounge membership program.
- VIP Lounge – Location: Airside, 2nd Floor, adjacent to Gate 29. Lounge Access: Pay at the door • Lounge membership programs.
Drinking Water
A reader reports a water fountain on the main level, between check-in and domestic arrivals, in front of the washrooms (August 2025).
Food & Drinks
Food outlets operate on limited schedules, and many close in the evening. Vending machines are available. There are no confirmed 24-hour food options.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
Self-service lockers are available for short-term storage, including winter clothing. Access is via QR code, with credit card payment only. Rates: From $3.20 for the first hour, then approximately $0.10–$0.20 per additional hour (varies by locker size). Location: Landside, 1st Floor, between the parking area and the terminal walkway
Mobile Charging
Power outlets and USB charging points are available in various seating areas. Availability may be limited during busy periods.
Showers
Showers are not available. If this is incorrect, click here to update this guide.
WiFi / Internet
Free WiFi is available at Quebec City Airport. Connect to the “YQB Gratuit-Free” network.
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-Free shopping is available at the Quebec Duty-Free Boutique. It typically opens a few hours before the first international departure.
Family Services
- Baby Care Facilities – A nursing room is available for feeding and changing your baby in privacy. Amenities include a microwave, changing table, sink, and seating.
- Children’s Play Area – The Turbulence Zone children’s play area offers a space for kids to burn off energy before a flight.
Information
- Information Desk – The staffed information booth near the main entrance and check-in area is currently closed. QR codes placed throughout the terminal allow passengers to access airport information digitally.
Luggage
- Luggage Storage & Lockers – see “Luggage Storage & Lockers” above.
- Luggage Wrapping – Unavailable
Massage Chairs – Coin-operated massage chairs are available in multiple areas of the terminal for short relaxation breaks. Availability may vary by area.
Money
- ATMs / Cash Machines – Scotiabank ATMs are available. Fees may apply depending on your bank and account.
- Currency Exchange – ICE operates currency exchange counters at the airport, with hours varying by location.
Observation Area – An observation area is available for watching aircraft movements when open.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Smoking – Smoking is not permitted inside the terminal. Designated smoking areas are located outside.
Work Stations – Workstations with desks and power outlets are available for passengers who need a place to work or charge devices.
Bus
RTC bus route 76 connects the airport to the Sainte-Foy area and bus terminal, where travellers can transfer onto bus routes to the city center. Route 76 operates from 5:30 AM – 11:00 PM and stops at the airport every 30 minutes. At the time of this update, a one-way ticket costs $3.40 CDN (exact change only) or $9.25 CDN for a full-day pass. RTC bus route 80 connects the airport to the city center via the Les Saules terminus. Route 80 operates from 6:00 AM – 1:00 AM and stops at the airport every 30 minutes. For more information, visit the RTC website.
Car Rentals
The following car rental agencies are available on-site: Avis • Budget • Enterprise • Hertz • National/Alamo • Thrifty. Location: Ground Floor, Administration Building.
Hotel Shuttles
At the time of this update, we could find only one hotel offering airport shuttle service: Hotel Quebec Inn ($).
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxi
Metered taxis are readily available in the ground transportation area. At the time of this update, the following flat rates are available: $41.40 for rides to/from downtown Quebec City and $18.15 for rides to/from the outskirts of the airport (Sainte-Foy area).
Last updated: 2026-01-29
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.