Flights from Quebec City (YQB) and Montreal (YUL) to Antananarivo, Madagascar

Here is what to know before booking a flight to Antananarivo from Quebec City and Montreal.

From Quebec City, fares to Antananarivo usually run between $2300 and $2900. The best fare spotted recently is $2217 (about 15% below the typical price).

What this route usually costs

We have recorded a fare from Quebec City to Antananarivo on 58 separate days, the first on July 5, 2026 and the most recent on September 3, 2026. Across those days the best fare of the day ranged from $2012 to $2409, with a median of $2301. 16 of those days came in cheaper than today. Today's $2217 is around the middle of that range.

Days observed 58
Lowest recorded $2012
Median day $2301
Highest recorded $2409

These numbers are our own: one price point per route per scan day. How we collect them.

Quebec City or Montreal for Antananarivo?

We have priced Antananarivo from both airports on 55 of the same days. Quebec City came in cheaper on 0 of them and Montreal on 55. Averaged across those days, Montreal was $491 cheaper on this route.

Latest fare we spotted from each airport

Quebec City $2217 (-15%)
Montreal $1741 (-14%)

Antananarivo, often shortened to Tana, is the hilly capital of Madagascar, the vast island nation off the southeast coast of Africa. It is a lively, wonderfully chaotic city of terraced rice paddies, colonial and highland architecture, and bustling markets that pull you right into the heart of Malagasy life!

When to go

The dry, cooler season from April to October is the most comfortable time to visit. The rainy season runs November to March, with the highest risk of cyclones on the coast.

Getting there from Quebec City and Montreal

From eastern Canada, Antananarivo (TNR) is a very long trip with at least two connections, typically through Montreal or Toronto to a European or African hub such as Paris, Addis Ababa, or Nairobi. There is no nonstop service from Canada, so budget for the better part of two days depending on your departure city.

What to see and do

Exploring the Rova royal palace hilltop
Wandering the Analakely market
Seeing lemurs at nearby Lemurs Park
Strolling the shores of Lake Anosy

Good to know before you go

The currency is the Malagasy ariary and cash is essential outside big hotels, where small tips are appreciated. There is no metro; crowded taxis-be (minibuses) are the local way to move, but traffic is notoriously congested. The easiest options are the Bolt ride-hailing app, cheap and widely used in the city, or arranging a trusted driver or private car for the day. French and Malagasy are the main languages, and it pays to stay alert and keep valuables tucked away in crowded areas.

Entry requirements and health

Visa on arrival or e-Visa

A visa is needed, and the easy part is you can usually get it right on arrival or online beforehand. Bring the fee and the right papers and you're set.

Vaccines and health

Many travellers get vaccinated against hepatitis A and typhoid, which spread through food and water. Yellow fever proof only comes into play if you're arriving from a country that has it. Malaria is present in some areas, so ask a clinic whether antimalarials make sense for your route.

General orientation for a Canadian passport on a short tourist trip, not legal or medical advice. Confirm with official sources, and see a travel health clinic four to six weeks before departure.

Travel information is provided as a guide and can change. Always confirm fares, schedules and entry requirements before booking.

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