MONTREAL — Air Transat is launching a new nonstop route between Montreal and Istanbul, starting Oct. 29.

Operated year-round on an Airbus A330, the service will run twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Flights are now available for booking.

Combined with Air Transat’s three weekly flights to Istanbul from Toronto, travellers from across Canada will now have access to up to five weekly flights to Istanbul

“Expanding our program from our hometown is great news for Quebecers and the local business community,” said Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer at Transat. “Through our partnership with Turkish Airlines, Istanbul becomes much more than a destination, it’s a gateway to one of the most diverse global networks, spanning the Middle East, Asia, Africa and the Caucasus. Our customers can book a single ticket to dozens of destinations beyond Istanbul, all while enjoying Air Transat’s quality of service.”

Launched in 2025, the Toronto-Istanbul route quickly demonstrated strong Canadian demand for travel to Türkiye and beyond, added Ponce.