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Flights to Québec (YQB)
Fly to Québec with KLM
Fly to Québec with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and enjoy one of Canada’s most culturally unique cities. Québec City is the capital of Canada's Quebec province and is also the province's second-largest city, behind Montreal. It is one of the oldest European settlements in all of North America, having been founded by French explorer Samuel de Champlain in 1608.
As a walled city, Québec provides you with an opportunity to walk its picturesque 17th-century ramparts and enjoy the city's traditional architecture. In particular, the cobbled streets of the Old City region provide a European-style aesthetic.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines offers Economy Class and Business Class flights to Québec City, arriving at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB).
Practical Information About Quebec
Flying to Québec is a relatively straightforward process, as the city is served by a conveniently located major airport: Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB). The airport is situated 11 km away from Québec's city center. Regular bus services throughout the day link the airport to the city itself, and services are available seven days a week.
French cultural influences are plentiful, including its culinary traditions. Furthermore, an overwhelming majority of residents in Québec and the surrounding province speak French as their first language.
Best Time for a Trip to Québec
Québec has a humid continental climate, with four very distinct seasons, each with clear seasonal temperature differences. It is recommended to plan the timing of your flights to Québec carefully, based on your reasons for travel.
Summer in the city can be warm, with occasional hot weather. Generally, the temperature in Québec peaks in the months of July and August, and with highs of around 23°C (73°F), this represents the main tourist season. Spring and fall are relatively short, while winters are cold and windy, with temperatures reaching as low as -17°C (1.4°F) and snow being a common occurrence.
Popular activities during warmer months include hiking, cycling and swimming. Those who opt to fly to Québec during the colder months may enjoy activities like skiing, snowboarding and other winter sports.
Top Attractions in Québec
There are plenty of things to do in Québec, from winter sports, to shopping, or enjoying cultural events. Some of the main attractions in the city include:
- Historic District of Old Québec: The area of the city that consists of the Upper Town (Haute-Ville) and Lower Town (Basse-Ville). Home to 17th and 18th-century architecture and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Cathedral-Basilica of Notre-Dame de Québec: A National Historic Site of Canada and the oldest existing church in the country. Construction of the original building was completed in 1647.
- Battlefields Park: A large park that is home to a substantial amount of historical artillery. The park includes the site of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham (1759), which was a significant battle in the Seven Years' War.