CALGARY — WestJet is adding 787 Dreamliner flights between Seoul and Calgary starting in May 2024.

The new service, offered three times weekly, is part of WestJet’s strategy to enhance Calgary’s presence as an intercontinental hub.

Subject to regulatory approvals, the airline anticipates flights to be available for booking in early 2024.

“It is with great pleasure that WestJet will serve as Alberta’s only direct link to South Korea, furthering our 787 global connectivity from our home city of Calgary. Beyond creating greater two-way tourism opportunities, WestJet service between Seoul and Calgary will increase connectivity between Western Canada and Asia generating unique business and cargo opportunities,” said John Weatherill, WestJet Group EVP and CCO. “We saw tremendous success with the launch of service to Asia last summer and anticipate our entry into Seoul will be warmly welcomed by Canadians.”

Starting May 14, 2024, pending regulatory approval, flights will depart Calgary three times weekly at 5:55 p.m., arriving at Incheon (ICN) at 8:45 p.m. the next day. On the return, flights will depart ICN starting May 18 at 10:45 p.m., arriving back in Calgary at 6:15 p.m.

In celebration of the new route to Asia, WestJet has introduced a contest for a chance to win a round-trip flight for two from any Canadian WestJet destination to Seoul.

Additionally, by signing up for the contest, travellers will be notified when tickets are available for sale once regulatory approval is secured. The contest opens at 8 a.m. MT today, Dec.14, 2023, and closes at 11:59 p.m. MT on Jan. 4, 2023. The contest is open to legal residents of Canada, except Quebec, who are over the legal age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence at the time of entry. No purchase necessary. For full contest rules, see westjet.com/seoul.

In addition to launching service between Calgary and Seoul, WestJet has also introduced enhanced connectivity between its global hub in Calgary and Tokyo’s Narita International Airport this summer, with frequency expanding to daily service.

For more information on the introduction of WestJet’s service to Seoul, travellers can sign up to be the first to learn when flights go on sale through the WestJet Feed Your Seoul sweepstakes.