CALGARY — WestJet today revealed four new seasonal international destinations from Toronto, three new transatlantic destinations from Halifax as well as new domestic and Nordic connections from Western Canada – all part of the airline’s summer 2026 network.

Headlining this major schedule announcement is WestJet’s first South American nonstop 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’s CEO. “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.”

Von Hoensbroech added that WestJet is well equipped to connect Canada’s largest and most diverse city to three new corners of the world: Medellín, Colombia (MDE); Cardiff, UK (CWL) and the Azores archipelago (Ponta Delgada, Portugal (PDL)).

WestJet is also returning service between Toronto and Glasgow (GLA).

Here’s a closer look …

• Toronto – Medellin: 4x weekly, starting April 28, 2026 (subject to govt. approval)
• Toronto – Cardiff: 4x weekly, starting May 22, 2026
• Toronto – Ponta Delgada: 4x weekly, starting June 12, 2026 (subject to govt. approval)
• Toronto – Glasgow: 4x weekly, starting May 15, 2026 (previously served in 2022)

NEW EUROPE FLIGHTS FROM HALIFAX

Also announced this morning, at Halifax Stanfield International Airport, WestJet’s new 2026 routes from YHZ include …

• Halifax – Madrid starting May 15, 2026 (4x weekly)
• Halifax – Lisbon starting May 1, 2026 (4x weekly) (subject to govt. approval)
• Halifax – Copenhagen starting May 28, 2026 (4x weekly)

WestJet will also connect Halifax and Detroit 7x weekly starting May 18, 2026, building on the airline’s partnership with Delta.

In addition to the three new European connections announced this morning, WestJet will resume summer seasonal flying on all existing transatlantic routes from YHZ including service to Barcelona, Amsterdam, Dublin, Edinburgh, London Gatwick and Paris.

“WestJet is proud to invest in Halifax and to help open Europe to Canadians, and Canada to the world,” said Samantha Taylor, WestJet Group EVP and Chief Experience Officer. “With shorter flight times, competitive fares and direct access to Europe’s cultural heartlands, Halifax is uniquely positioned to serve as Canada’s Atlantic gateway.”

ICELAND FROM EDMONTON & WINNIPEG

Meanwhile WestJet has confirmed the addition of new weekly seasonal service from both Edmonton and Winnipeg to Reykjavik, as part of its summer 2026 schedule.

From Edmonton, the nonstop route will start June 26. The Winnipeg-Reykjavik route will start June 27.

MORE DOMESTIC ROUTES

WestJet says 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, ON. Further west, the airline will welcome service between Vancouver and Penticton, B.C. five days a week onboard WestJet Encore’s De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft.

WESTJET & SUNWING VACATIONS

Not only that, but 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, for packages with WestJet Vacations and Sunwing Vacations.

Here’s a look at those additions for summer 2026 with WestJet Vacations and Sunwing Vacations …

• Montreal – Puerto Plata and Montreal – Samana: 1x weekly
• Toronto – Puerto Plata: 1x weekly
• Quebec City – Cayo Coco: 1x weekly
• Winnipeg – Cancun: 1x weekly
• Calgary – Mazatlan and Calgary – Guadalajara: 1x weekly (WestJet flights only)

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