Air Transat now connects Toronto with Istanbul and Georgetown

Air Transat launched service to both Istanbul, Türkiye (IST) and Georgetown, Guyana (GEO) this week from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), further strengthening its network from this key hub.

Sebastian Ponce, Transat’s Chief Revenue Officer, said that: “Introducing Istanbul and Georgetown from Toronto is a strategic step in diversifying our offer while serving travellers flying to visit friends and family.”

Ponce continued:  “Istanbul unlocks a world of onward possibilities through our partnership with Turkish Airlines, and Georgetown strengthens ties with Canada’s Guyanese community. Together, these routes invite discovery and deliver the seamless comfort that defines Air Transat.”

The new Toronto–Istanbul route offers year-round service with flights on Tuesdays, Saturdays, and an additional Thursday flight from May 2026. Travellers gain easy access to Istanbul and, thanks to new codeshare and interline agreements with Turkish Airlines, can connect to destinations across Türkiye, Asia, and beyond.

The new Toronto–Georgetown service has already been extended to May 29, 2026, and operates twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays. Air Transat serves this route with its Airbus A321LR, an aircraft recognized for its efficiency and comfort. This ensures travellers enjoy a smooth journey to Guyana and its natural beauty.

These new routes also benefit from seamless connections through Air Transat’s joint venture with Porter Airlines. This makes it easier for travellers from cities across Canada, including those from Western Canada, Ottawa, Montreal, and the Maritimes, to connect through Toronto and reach these destinations.

Go to www.airtransat.com for more.

In the photos

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Andrea da Silva, Senior Director – Pricing at Transat, Tarique Anwar, Regional Corporate Sales Manager at Turkish Airlines, Howard Liebman, Vice-President of Government Relations at Transat, Sima Acan, Member of Parliament for Oakville-West, Can Yolda?, Türkiye Consul General in Toronto and Sean O’Donnell, Associate Director Air Service and Cargo Development at GTAA.

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Bernard Côté, Senior Director – Brand Communications at Transat, Manichand Singh and Cindy Sauers, Honorary Consul and High Commissioner for the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, Sean O’Donnell, Associate Director Air Service and Cargo Development at GTAA, Howard Liebman, Vice-President of Government Relations at Transat, and flight TS164 crew.