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- To downtownTaxi is a flat $41.40 (day) / $46.60 (11 pm–5 am) to downtown, counter on level 1 between international arrivals and the currency exchange. Cheapest is RTC bus 80 ($4 cash), ticket machine across from check-in.details
- Uber / LyftBook in the app, then walk out of the domestic arrivals hall. Uber says to meet under the footbridge by columns 13–14; the app shows the exact spot.details
- NursingPrivate nursing room with a rocking chair and microwave after security at gate 31; a second nursing space at gate 34.details
- Pet reliefOutdoor area by the domestic arrivals exit; indoor area after security near gate 29.details
Getting to and from the airport 9
Taxi stand (flat rates to downtown and Sainte-Foy)Taxi Taxi counter on level 1, between international arrivals and the currency exchange office. Taxis wait outside the door beside it.
Flat rates are set by zone map (June 2025); rates can change without notice. Tell counter staff about any special needs.
RTC bus 80 to downtownBus RTC stop outside the door next to the ticket machine, across from the airline check-in counters, level 1 (stop 7300 "Terminal")
Runs via Les Saules terminus to downtown (ends Place Jacques-Cartier). Connects to Métrobus 800/801. Ticket machine takes Visa, Mastercard, Interac Flash, Apple/Google Pay.
RTC bus 76 to Sainte-Foy (train and bus stations)Bus Same RTC stop as bus 80, outside the door beside the ticket machine across from check-in, level 1
Under 30 min to Gare de Sainte-Foy (VIA Rail), the Sainte-Foy bus terminal and Université Laval area. Connects to Métrobus 800/801 for downtown.
RTC fares and ticket machineTransit fares Automatic RTC ticket machine on level 1, across from the airline check-in counters
Drivers don't give change. Machine accepts Visa, Mastercard, Interac Flash, Apple Pay, Google Pay.
Car rental desksCar rental Ground floor of the administrative building, next to the terminal
Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Thrifty. Hours and lot location not published; book ahead for selection.
Hotel shuttle stopsHotel shuttle Designated shuttle spots in front of the terminal, near the domestic arrivals area
Several airport-area hotels run free shuttles; YQB's page does not name them. Call your hotel to request pickup. Private/event shuttle spots vary by season.
Curbside pickup by pillar numberPassenger pickup Numbered pillars along the curb in front of the terminal
Tell your driver the number on the nearest pillar when you walk out. Drivers can wait free up to 60 min in the Free Waiting Area on 6e rue de l'Aéroport, before the parking entrance.
Short-term lot and Proxi garageParking Short-Term lot and Proxi garage directly in front of the terminal (2–7 min walk); Econo lot 7–20 min walk
Four EV chargers on level 1 of Proxi (RéseauVER membership needed; billed while plugged in).
Nothing matches where you are — ground transport is all before security.
Families and nursing 8
Nursing room Level 2, after security, at gate 31
Private room with a rocking chair and a microwave. Kids' take-a-book library is also near gate 31.
Nursing spaceNursing room Near gate 34
YQB's family page lists a second nursing space at gate 34 without describing it. All gates are after security.
Family washroomsFamily washroom Marked on the interactive map; YQB's page gives no gate numbers
Roomy, private, room for the whole family. All family washrooms are wheelchair accessible with braille signage.
Children's play areaPlay area Level 2, after security, between gates 36 and 37
Airplane-themed indoor play area for young kids with a slide and climbing wall. Site lists hours as "12:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m."; treat as always open while the gate area is.
Take-a-book mini librariesLibrary Kids' section near gate 31; adults' section near gate 34
Family priority at security and boardingPolicy Security checkpoint, level 2
Families with children get priority access at the security checkpoint and are invited to board first. No separately named family lane.
Strollers and car seatsPolicy Any gate
Check with your airline whether you can keep the stroller through the terminal and gate-check it. Strollers and car seats are returned when you leave the plane.
Baby food and formula through securityPolicy Security screening, level 2
With a child under 2 you may carry baby food, formula, milk, water, juice, medication and ice packs beyond the 100 ml limit. Present them separately at screening. Rules are CATSA's.
Nothing matches where you are — change the terminal or security filter to see all.
Lounges 2
Air Canada Café (by Plaza Premium)Airline lounge Level 2, after security, near gate 29 (between gates 28 and 29)
- Air Canada / Star Alliance business class departing YQB
- Aeroplan 50K+ and Star Alliance Gold
- Aeroplan premium co-brand credit cards
- DragonPass; Priority Pass now lists it (04:00–21:00) but reports at opening said PP was not accepted
Opened June 2026, 97 seats. Self-serve buffet, full bar, barista coffee. Priority Pass's own listing shows it; confirm in your PP app before relying on it.
Boréal Lounge by YQB (opening winter 2027)Pay-in lounge Level 2, after security, behind the Lobbie resto-bar facing gate 29
- Walk-up paid entry, same-day departing passengers only
- Access valid 4 hours; under-18s with an adult
Listed as closed until winter 2027; it replaces the former VIP Lounge by Club Med. Buffet, bar, Wi-Fi, fireplace. No card programmes listed yet.
Nothing matches where you are — change the terminal or security filter to see all.
Accessibility 5
Wheelchair and mobility assistancePolicy Departing, staff meet you at the accessible curbside spot by the sliding doors at the centre of the terminal. Arriving, the meeting point is inside, opposite the oversized baggage drop-off.
Book through YQB's online assistance form and tell your airline too. Airport staff take you to check-in; the airline handles the rest. Wheelchairs are available in the check-in area.
Wheelchair-accessible washroomsAccessible washroom Every washroom and family washroom in the terminal
Braille signage on all washrooms; elevators to every level have braille buttons. No adult changing table or sensory room is documented.
TTY payphones and visual alarmsHearing accessibility Public domestic arrivals area and in front of the check-in counters
All payphones have volume control. Fire alarms are audible and visible. No hearing loop is documented. Relay service 711.
Accessible parking and heated walkwayParking About 20 permit-holder spaces near ramps, elevators and main entrances. Proxi garage level 2 connects to the terminal by a heated walkway.
Clearance 2.3 m on the ground floor of Proxi, 2.1 m on upper levels.
Adapted (paratransit) transport and accessible vehiclesGround transport Pre-booked; no fixed stand. Taxi passengers with special needs should tell staff at the taxi counter on level 1.
Vehicles for non-folding mobility aids are available from listed operators (Autobus Auger, La Québécoise, D2S, Intercar, Limousine A1, STAC). STAC needs a membership card. Reservations strongly recommended.
Nothing matches where you are — change the terminal or security filter to see all.
Rest, showers, quiet 2
Massage chairs (before security)Massage chairs Level 1, across from the international arrivals area
Massage chairs (after security)Massage chairs Level 2, near gates 29 and 34
No prayer room, quiet room, showers or nap facility is documented at YQB.
Nothing matches where you are — change the terminal or security filter to see all.
Pets and service animals 3
Outdoor pet and service animal relief areaPet relief area Outside, near the exit of the domestic arrivals area, level 1
Indoor pet and service animal relief areaPet relief area Level 2, after security, near gate 29
Pets in the terminalPolicy Whole terminal
Pets and service animals allowed in a carrier or on a leash; they may be searched at security. Airlines set their own carriage rules. Cargo pets are collected where your airline tells you.
Nothing matches where you are — change the terminal or security filter to see all.
Services 6
Self-serve lockersLuggage storage First level of the building between the Proxi parking garage and the walkway to the terminal
Four sizes up to 90 cm tall (winter coat, large backpack). Scan the QR code on site to rent; no reservations; open as often as you like.
ICE currency exchange officeCurrency exchange Level 1, check-in area
Airport rates are poor; a bank ATM is usually cheaper.
Foreign-currency ATMsATM Level 2, after security, across from gate 29 and next to gate 33
Dispense US dollars, euros, Mexican pesos and British pounds. Scotiabank cash ATMs elsewhere are wheelchair accessible.
Free airport Wi-FiWi-Fi Throughout the terminal
Network name not published by YQB; connect to the airport network and accept terms in your browser. From a 2026 Milesopedia guide; YQB's FAQ on this loads only in-browser.
Lost or damaged baggage counterLost baggage Baggage claim counter near the carousels, level 1
For bags that didn't arrive or were damaged. Lost items left in the terminal go through YQB's "Lost and Found" contact form or 418-640-2700; no office location is published.
Airport-area hotels (none attached)Hotel No hotel in or connected to the terminal; nearest are along Route de l'Aéroport and Boulevard Wilfrid-Hamel, a short shuttle or taxi ride
Milesopedia lists Home2 Suites, Super 8, Comfort Inn Airport East, Clarion Pointe, Hôtel Québec Inn, Repotel Duplessis and others nearby; several run free shuttles to the stop near domestic arrivals.
Nothing matches where you are — change the terminal or security filter to see all.
Last full review 2026-10-26. "Unconfirmed" means a reputable third-party source we couldn't confirm on the airport's own pages. Gates and pickup zones change; report an error.