ROUTES - WestJet expands global connectivity through Toronto and Halifax with six new international summer destinations

Airline announces first non-stop gateway to South America from Toronto Pearson International Airport

TORONTO – November 18, 2025 – WestJet today announced the first chapter in its summer 2026 network schedule, revealing four new seasonal international destinations from Toronto, three new transatlantic destinations from Halifax as well as new domestic and Nordic connections from Western Canada. Headlining the historic schedule announcement is WestJet’s first South American non-stop connection from Toronto: Medellín, Colombia.

 

“Leveraging the extended range capability of our growing share of Boeing 737-8 Max aircraft, WestJet is pleased to deliver a suite of new global destinations that are uniquely suited to our leisure strategy in Eastern Canada. The MAX can connect Eastern Canada to rich cultural destinations that guests want to travel to, and we are proud to be the airline that takes them there,” said Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Chief Executive Officer. “Toronto Pearson International airport serves as a natural connector for international travel, and we look forward to the two-way travel opportunities that will come from one of WestJet’s biggest investments in the region.”

WestJet fills untapped new markets in Toronto Pearson

Between Toronto’s appeal and WestJet’s growing fleet of MAX aircraft, the airline is well equipped to connect Canada’s largest and most diverse city to three new corners of the world: Medellín, Colombia (MDE); Cardiff, United Kingdom (CWL) and the Azores archipelago (Ponta Delgada, Portugal (PDL)). WestJet is also returning service between Toronto and Glasgow, Scotland (GLA). Routes have been thoughtfully chosen to create meaningful connections to underserved markets that are rich in culture, community and opportunity.

 

Toronto - Medellín* - 4x weekly - April 28, 2026

Toronto - Cardiff - 4x weekly May 22, 2026 
Toronto - Ponta Delgada* - 4x weekly - June 12, 2026 

Toronto - Glasgow*** - 4x weekly - May 15, 2026  
*Subject to government approval
***Previously served in 2022

WestJet fills untapped new markets in Toronto Pearson
WestJet is fortifying its position in Nova Scotia through the addition of four summer seasonal routes from the award-winning Halifax Stanfield International Airport. Playing an important role in WestJet’s vision for balanced and sustainable growth, non-stop seasonal connectivity from Halifax to Madrid, Spain (MAD); Lisbon, Portugal (LIS); Copenhagen, Denmark (CPH); and Detroit, Michigan (DTW) will add to WestJet’s robust offering from the East Coast.

“With shorter flight durations, competitive pricing and seamless access to key European destinations and cultural hubs, WestJet is proud to call Halifax the airline’s Atlantic gateway to Europe,” continues von Hoensbroech. “These seasonal additions mark the most European destinations we have flown from Halifax.”

Halifax - Madrid - 4x weekly - May 15, 2026 

Halifax - Lisbon* - 4x weekly - May 1, 2026 

Halifax - Copenhagen - 4x weekly May 28, 2026 

Halifax - Detroit - 7x weekly May18, 2026 

*Subject to government approval

Non-stop service to Keflavík opens new doors for Edmonton and Winnipeg

As some of the first destinations on WestJet’s map, Edmonton and Winnipeg continue to be at the heart of the airline’s story. Earlier today, WestJet announced it will be connecting Edmonton and Winnipeg to Reykjavik (Keflavík), Iceland. The non-stop routes reinforce WestJet’s commitment to maintaining strong global connections for Canadians, while focusing on smart and sustainable growth.

Edmonton -  Reykjavik (Keflavík) - 1x weekly June 26, 2026
Winnipeg -  Reykjavik (Keflavík) - 1x weekly June 27, 2026

 

Western Canadians will also see the introduction of two new domestic routes.
This summer, WestJet will operate three times weekly service between Winnipeg and London, Ontario. Further west, the airline is pleased to welcome service between Vancouver and Penticton, B.C. five days a week onboard WestJet Encore’s De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft.

Winnipeg - London (ON) - 3x weekly May 17. 2026

Vancouver - Penticton - 5x weekly May 15, 2026 

WestJet and Sunwing vacations take-off from five major Canadian cities

As part of WestJet’s summer 2026 schedule, the airline is extending key sun destination routes to operate year-round from Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City, Calgary and Winnipeg. Building on the success of its seasonal offerings, both WestJet Vacations and Sunwing Vacations will offer attractive holiday packages to deliver seamless and affordable vacation experiences throughout the year. Year-round vacation packages are available at Sunwing.ca, WestJetvacations.com or Vacanceswestjetquebec.com.

Montreal - Puerto Plata
Montreal - Samana - 1x weekly
Toronto - Puerto Plata - 1x weekly
Quebec City - Cayo Coco - 1x weekly
Winnipeg - Cancun - 1x weekly
Calgary - Mazatlán*
Calgary - Guadalajara* - 1x weekly

 

*WestJet flights only
The remaining schedule for the summer 2026 travel season will be announced early next year. For more information regarding the routes announced today, visit WestJet.com.