Air Transat has announced a major expansion of its operations from Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport for the summer 2027 season. The carrier will add two exclusive, nonstop transatlantic routes to Lyon and Barcelona—the latter marking the first direct connection in history between Quebec City and Spain—in addition to upgrading its service to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, to year-round operations.
New European Horizons: Five Direct Destinations from Quebec City
With the addition of Lyon and Barcelona, the airline will serve a total of five nonstop European destinations from the provincial capital during summer 2027, complementing its established scheduled services to Paris, Marseille, and Nantes.
This expansion addresses sustained local demand for point-to-point transatlantic connectivity, reinforcing YQB’s strategic role within the carrier’s long-haul leisure network.
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Summer 2027 Flight Schedule Overview
The new services will operate under the following schedule and frequencies:
| Route | Operating Period | Day of Operation |
|---|---|---|
| Quebec City – Lyon, France | June 8 to October 26, 2027 | Tuesday |
| Quebec City – Barcelona, Spain | June 14 to October 25, 2027 | Monday |
| Quebec City – Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | Year-round service | Monday (Summer season) |
Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer at Transat, highlighted the strategic importance of these additions to the airline’s regional footprint:
“Lyon and Barcelona represent a new milestone for Air Transat in Quebec City. These additions will bring our nonstop European portfolio from Quebec City to five destinations by summer 2027, joining Paris, Marseille, and Nantes. With Puerto Plata now operating year-round, we are also enhancing our Quebec schedule with a more diversified offering, spanning both European routes and sun destinations.”
The launch of these new 2027 services underscores Air Transat’s commercial commitment to the Quebec outbound market, bolstering direct international capacity across both transatlantic and Caribbean leisure segments.
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