Travelling from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (VRA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 4 hours 5 minutes.
Quebec and Varadero are in the UTC-4 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Your YQB to VRA flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Air Transat has direct flights from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Varadero — and maybe even more of Cuba if you have time.
Air Transat is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With an impressive 84.62% of services arriving as scheduled, Air Transat is the most punctual carrier for YQB to VRA flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (VRA)
R 9,154 is the lowest price for a one-way Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport flight. Return flights start at R 6,899. These fares can change based on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from YQB to VRA, book your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from YQB to VRA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport.
Handy information about Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB)
63.79% of flights departing from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Quebec to Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near YQB? If you're catching an early flight from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (VRA)
Get off your Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport flight and be in your hotel bed soon after. If you need a comfortable option a short journey from VRA, stay at Villa Bahia Real.
Getting from Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (VRA) to central Varadero
Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Varadero. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (VRA)
The quietest month for a flight from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport is May, while March is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Varadero based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Varadero is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport to Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from YQB to VRA sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Cuba
Varadero has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Cuba waiting to be discovered. About 121 kilometres west of Varadero, a trip to Havana will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Old Havana, Malecon and Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in Cuba, head for Camaguey, roughly 386 kilometres south-east of Varadero. Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Merced, Plaza del Carmen and Museo Casa Natal de Carlos J. Finlay are key reasons to visit.
