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Getting There By Air Aéroport International Jean-Lesage (YQB) Tel: (418) 640 2600. Website: www.aijlqc.com Quebec City’s airport lies 20km (12 miles) west of Old Quebec and handles primarily domestic flights, although there are a few flights from destinations in the USA. Most international flights arrive at Montreal, a short flight away. Quebec City’s airport also serves as the main departure point for the remote towns in the north and east of the province. Major airlines: The national airline is Air Canada (tel: (888) 247 2262; website: www.aircanada.ca), which also operates regional flights under the Air Nova banner. Other carriers serving the airport include Air Transat, American Eagle and Continental Express. Approximate flight times to Quebec City: From London is 7 hours 55 minutes; from New York is 1 hour 45 minutes; from Los Angeles is 5 hours 45 minutes; from Toronto is 1 hour 30 minutes and from Sydney is 19 hours 10 minutes. Airport facilities: These include bureaux de change, ATMs, restaurants, bars, newsagents, duty-free and other shops. Car hire is provided by Avis, Budget, Hertz and National. Business facilities: Air Canada has an executive lounge, the Maple Leaf Lounge. Arrival/departure tax: This is included in the ticket price. Transport to the city: A shuttle bus operated by Autobus La Québécoise (tel: (418) 872 5525; website: www.autobus.qc.ca) runs infrequently to Downtown 0845-2220, stopping at the major hotels (journey time – 45 minutes; fare: C$9 one way or C$17 return). Taxis to Downtown charge a fixed rate of C$24.50 (journey time – 20 minutes). |
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