Air Transat Launches 5 Major New Long-Haul Routes: See Full List Now

Published Oct 30, 2026, 2:15 PM EDT Journalist – Aaron is an aviation and travel journalist with 14 years of experience in the travel and tourism industry. His background spans airport operations, aviation infrastructure, and travel consulting, having worked with global organizations across New Zealand, Europe, and North America. Combining industry expertise with firsthand travel experience across more than 52 countries and five continents, Aaron covers airlines, airports, aviation policy, and the wider travel sector. He is based in Canterbury, New Zealand. His work has been published in Simple Flying and featured by MSN, SAM CHUI Aviation & Travel, EIN News, Pakistan Defence, and Climate Depot. Canada's third-largest airline will add five new long-haul routes next summer, with Air Transat connecting three different Canadian cities to exciting destinations across the Atlantic. The leisure-focused carrier focuses its operations in Canada's east and is one of the largest operators at Montreal and Toronto airports. In June 2027, the airline will debut five new routes overall, with two from Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Quebec Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB). It is also adding another nonstop link between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and the UK. Two Transatlantic Routes Added To Europe From Quebec City Credit: Jean-Marc Pierard | Shutterstock Quebec City gains a new service to Lyon (LYS), France from June 8, as the airline prepares to operate a once-weekly service to the French city. The flight will depart from Quebec on Tuesdays for the overnight flight to Europe. The service will be offered seasonally through October 26. Loading map… Drag to explore An additional new service from Quebec City will commence on June 14, as Air Transat begins a once-weekly service to Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). The route will operate on Mondays, arriving in the Spanish Catalan region on Tuesday morning. Air Transat already serves both Lyon and Barcelona with nonstop services from Montreal. Route Start Date Frequency End Date Quebec City (YQB) to Lyon (LYS) June 8, 2027 Weekly October 26, 2027 Quebec City (YQB) to Barcelona (BCN) June 14, 2027 Weekly October 25, 2027 Air Transat Adds A New Destination In Switzerland And The United Kingdom Credit: sockagphoto | Shutterstock Commencing on June 19, Air Transat will fly to a new destination in Switzerland, as the airline debuts with a twice-weekly service to Geneva Airport (GVA). The flights will operate through October 23, with flights departing from Montreal on Tuesday and Saturday. Beginning on June 22, Air Transat will add a new destination in England, with the carrier adding seasonal flights from Toronto to Birmingham International Airport (BHX). The route is unserved by any other carrier nonstop, and for Air Transat, the route will be served with two weekly flights between June 22 and October 22. Route Start Date Frequency End Date Montreal (YUL) to Geneva (GVA) June 19, 2027 2x Weekly October 23, 2027 Toronto (YYZ) to Birmingham (BHX) June 22, 2027 2x Weekly October 22, 2027 These flights will operate eastbound on Tuesday and Friday. The airline will become the first North American operator at Birmingham. Geneva will be a brand new market for Air Transat. Air Transat Adds A Service To Southern Portugal From Montreal Credit: Joel Serre | Shutterstock The fifth new service for Air Transat will be a new route from Montreal to the southern Portuguese city of Faro. Flights will operate to Faro Airport (FAO) once a week, departing from Montreal on a Monday evening. The service will operate from June 14 through October 25. Air Transat already serves Faro with a nonstop flight from Toronto, year-round. No other Canadian airline flies to Faro with its own metal. Route Start Date Frequency End Date Montreal (YUL) to Faro (FAO) June 14, 2027 Weekly October 25, 2027 Providing nonstop services to Faro from Montreal adds to the airline's existing operations to Lisbon Airport (LIS) and Porto (OPO), and the carrier is diversifying beyond major gateways and target underserved markets. These routes tap into demand that otherwise may have required connecting flights. For the airline, its new exciting services to Geneva, Birmingham, Lyon, Barcelona, and Faro continue to strengthen the airline's coverage across Western Europe. The airline's push to provide more nonstop international travel options in Quebec City means that travelers can otherwise avoid major hubs of Montreal or Toronto.