WestJet Announces New International Routes from Toronto and Halifax for Summer 2026
WestJet has unveiled the first phase of its schedule for summer 2026, highlighting an ambitious international expansion from Toronto Pearson. Leveraging the extended range of its Boeing 737-8 fleet, the airline will connect Canada’s most diverse city with four new international destinations, including its first direct link to South America: Medellin, Colombia.
WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech emphasized that “Toronto Pearson International Airport serves as a natural connector for international travel, and we look forward to the two-way travel opportunities arising from one of WestJet’s largest investments in the region.”
New Routes from Toronto
- Toronto — Medellin: 4 weekly flights starting April 28, 2026
- Toronto — Cardiff: 4 weekly flights starting May 22, 2026
- Toronto — Ponta Delgada: 4 weekly flights starting June 12, 2026
- Toronto — Glasgow: 4 weekly flights starting May 15, 2026
These routes have been strategically selected to connect Toronto with underserved cultural markets, reinforcing WestJet’s focus on leisure destinations.
Halifax Solidified as Atlantic Gateway to Europe
The airline is also bolstering Halifax Stanfield International Airport as its East Coast hub, adding four seasonal routes with direct connections to Europe and the United States. This expansion represents the highest number of European destinations operated by WestJet from Halifax.
Von Hoensbroech underscored that “with shorter flight times, competitive prices, and direct access to key cultural centers, WestJet is proud to call Halifax its Atlantic gateway to Europe.”
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New Routes from Halifax
- Halifax — Madrid: 4 weekly flights starting May 15, 2026
- Halifax — Lisbon: 4 weekly flights starting May 1, 2026
- Halifax — Copenhagen: 4 weekly flights starting May 28, 2026
- Halifax — Detroit: 7 weekly flights starting May 18, 2026
Transatlantic Connections from Edmonton and Winnipeg
WestJet is reaffirming its commitment to the foundational cities in its network by announcing direct flights from Edmonton and Winnipeg to Reykjavik (Keflavik), Iceland. These routes reflect a strategy of sustainable growth and global connectivity.
New Routes to Iceland
- Edmonton — Reykjavik (KEF): 1 weekly flight starting June 26, 2026
- Winnipeg — Reykjavik (KEF): 1 weekly flight starting June 27, 2026
New Domestic Routes in Western Canada
Alongside its international expansion, WestJet is introducing two national routes to strengthen domestic connectivity:
- Winnipeg — London (Ontario): 3 weekly flights starting May 17, 2026
- Vancouver — Penticton (British Columbia): 5 weekly flights starting May 15, 2026
The service between Vancouver and Penticton will be operated by WestJet Encore using De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft.
Year-Round Vacations with WestJet and Sunwing
As part of its summer schedule, WestJet and Sunwing Vacations will offer year-round vacation packages from five Canadian cities. This extension responds to the success of their seasonal routes and aims to provide accessible, continuous travel experiences.
Year-Round Vacation Routes
- Montreal — Puerto Plata / Samana: 1 weekly flight
- Toronto — Puerto Plata: 1 weekly flight
- Quebec City — Cayo Coco: 1 weekly flight
- Winnipeg — Cancun: 1 weekly flight
- Calgary — Mazatlan / Guadalajara: 1 weekly flight
This deployment of routes for summer 2026 positions WestJet as a key player in Canada’s international connectivity, with a strategy that combines sustainable growth, cultural expansion, and the strengthening of its regional hubs.
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