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2025 Annual Public Meeting - Resolutely Looking to the Future: YQB Ends 2025 on a High with Growth, Strong Performance, and a Sense of Collective Pride
07 may
Québec City, May 7, 2026 — Driven by a clear vision and the exceptional mobilization of its teams and partners, Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) has closed 2025 with remarkable results. These include sustained growth in passenger numbers, a solid financial performance, and an assertive positioning as an engine of development for the region. In 2025, YQB welcomed 1,819,553 passengers, surpassing pre-pandemic levels and marking a 4.7% (+81,500) increase on 2024. This growth is testament to the airport’s appeal and the effectiveness of the initiatives implemented to enhance its offerings and passenger experience.
Temporary closure of 8e rue de l’Aéroport
27 apr

Due to ongoing work, increased traffic is expected on the airport site on weekdays. To ensure everyone’s safety and the smooth flow of operations, the 8e rue de l’Aéroport will be closed Monday to Friday, 24 hours a day, for several weeks, starting April 27.

We invite you to use rue Principale for your travel.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Winter 2026-2027: A Wave of New Offerings Sweeps Across Air Transat's Network to the South and Europe
17 apr
Montreal, April 17, 2026 – Air Transat continues to grow its operations from Quebec City with the addition of a new route to San José, Costa Rica. The offering is also enhanced with additional frequencies to Fort-de-France (two flights per week) and Cancún (eight flights per week). In addition, the seasonal Québec City–Nantes route, scheduled to launch this summer, will be extended through the holiday period to meet the strong demand for Europe.
Unprecedented Selection of Flights at YQB - 376,456 more seats on flights from YQB: Do you have yours? 
13 apr
Never before have so many seats been available on flights departing from Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB). In 2026, capacity will be 15% higher than in 2025, with that percentage reaching nearly 25% over the summer season— a record increase among Canadian major airports. In concrete terms, this means that 376,456 additional seats (2,965,889 in total) will be available for travellers from the region and all over Québec.
Notice of Annual Public Meeting
26 mar
Aéroport de Québec inc. hereby gives notice that the Annual Public Meeting will be held on May 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., by videoconference and in person at Centre des services combines, located at 900, 9e rue de l’Aéroport, Québec (Québec) G2G 0K9.
Reorganization of Domestic Flight Arrivals to Support Growth and Enhance Passenger Experience
25 mar
Québec City, March 25, 2026 — Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) is proud to announce the start of the New Infrastructure for Comfort and Efficiency (NICE) project. With this major infrastructure project, YQB will be reorganizating the domestic flight arrivals, adding more space and equipment in this key area to comfortably accommodate twice as many passengers and efficiently process their baggage and cargo.

Air Transat Launches New Sun Destinations from Several Canadian Cities

19 feb
Montreal, February 19, 2026 - Air Transat, voted the 2025 World's Best Leisure Airline by Skytrax, is celebrating an important milestone in its winter program with the launch of several new seasonal routes. In recent weeks, the airline has inaugurated new non-stop flights to the South from Québec City, Windsor, Charlottetown and Fredericton, thereby expanding access to popular sun destinations for travellers from Eastern Canada and Southern Ontario.
New United Airlines Route to Washington
15 dec
Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) is pleased to announce the addition of a new non-stop route between Québec City and Washington, operated by United Airlines, starting May 23, 2026. This flight will be offered once a week, every Saturday, until October 24, 2026.
Air Transat Inaugurates Exclusive Montreal–Guadalajara and Year-Round Québec City–Fort-de-France Routes
15 dec
Montreal, December 15, 2025 – On December 14, Air Transat operated its first non-stop flight between Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) and Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport (FDF). This inaugural service, designated TS696, marks the start of a year-round route that gives travellers from Québec City a convenient gateway to the French Antilles. 
Thirty Children From the Greater Québec City Area Fly to the North Pole With PAL Airlines
13 dec
Québec City, Saturday, December 13, 2025 — This morning, some 30 children from the greater Québec City area were treated to a magical experience at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB). In an event organized by PAL Airlines in collaboration with Rouge FM, the Centre de pédiatrie sociale de Québec, and the Fondation Nouveaux Sentiers, participating families were invited to be part of a special flight to the North Pole for a memorable experience steeped in holiday spirit.