WestJet has announced the first chapter in its summer 2026 network schedule, revealing five 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 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.”

“Destination Canada congratulates WestJet on expanding connections to Europe and South America. These new routes enhance access to Eastern and Atlantic Canada, strengthening Canada’s global competitiveness and fueling our visitor economy–creating jobs, supporting local businesses, and enriching communities from coast to coast to coast. Tourism, trade and travel are interdependent. These added routes strengthen Canada’s links with priority markets and support tangible economic activity at home,” said Marsha Walden, president and CEO of Destination Canada.

WestJet fills untapped new markets in Toronto Pearson

The carrier is connecting Canada’s largest city to three new global destinations: 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).

*Subject to government approval
***Previously served in 2022

WestJet strengthens Halifax’s role as Canada’s Atlantic gateway

WestJet is fortifying its position in Nova Scotia through the addition of four summer seasonal routes from 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,” explained von Hoensbroech. “These seasonal additions mark the most European destinations we have flown from Halifax.”

*Subject to government approval

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

WestJet also announced it will be connecting Edmonton and Winnipeg to Reykjavik (Keflavík), Iceland.

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.

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.

*WestJet flights only

The remaining schedule for the summer 2026 travel season will be announced early next year.