Air Transat adds routes, boosts year-round service for summer 2026

Air Transat has unveiled a series of major additions to its summer 2026 network. Central to these new developments are exclusive transatlantic routes such as Quebec City–Marseille and Ottawa–London Gatwick, as well as the annualization of several southern routes from Montreal, Quebec City and Toronto.

The expansion is part of Air Transat’s strategy to develop its presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean, while providing travellers with greater flexibility and an even wider range of options.

Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer at Transat, explained that: “Our summer 2026 is already shaping up to be exceptional. We’re accelerating our growth in Quebec City, launching our first transatlantic route from Ottawa, and expanding our international connections. This is just the beginning of a season full of exciting new developments.”

From May 21 to Oct. 8, 2026, Air Transat will operate a weekly non-stop service between Quebec City and Marseille on Thursdays. This new, exclusive route offers a unique gateway to the south of France and is a complement to the popularity of the existing Quebec City–Paris route. Additionally, the new Quebec City–Fort-de-France service, which is set to launch on Dec. 14, 2025, will be extended over the summer to include a weekly Monday flight, providing year-round access to Martinique.

For the first time, Air Transat will offer non-stop transatlantic flights from Ottawa to London-Gatwick, starting on May 15, 2026. This service will operate three times a week on Fridays, Sundays and Tuesdays. In addition, a new Ottawa–Montreal route will be available from May 5 to Oct. 23, 2026, making it even easier for travellers from the Canadian capital to access the full Air Transat network.

This development is driven by the growing network of Air Transat’s partner, Porter Airlines, which is consolidating Ottawa as a major hub in eastern Canada. Together, the two airlines are improving international access to the Canadian capital while providing travellers with a seamless and convenient connecting journey.

Beginning summer 2026, Air Transat will convert several popular seasonal routes to year-round.

Notably, the Montreal–Cartagena (YUL–CTG) route will now operate year-round and be extended to Medellín (MDE). This service is based on the model of the future Toronto–Cartagena–Medellín route, which is set to launch on November 2 and will also operate year-round.

Together, these routes offer travellers the chance to enjoy both the sunny beaches of the Caribbean coast as well as the cultural and urban vibrancy of Medellín.

Go to www.airtransat.com for more.