Air Transat took flight for the first time to Peru Wednesday night with sister-service from Montreal following today (Dec. 22). The non-stop flights – the only ones between Canada and Peru – will be operated throughout the year, with two departures per week from YYZ and one departure per week from YUL.

“It is a great pleasure for Air Transat to bring this promising route to fruition and finally see our star fly over Peru,” said Michèle Barre, Transat’s Chief Revenue Officer. “Lima represents a strongly strategic South American gateway within our portfolio of destinations, allowing us to continue to benefit from the sustained growth of tourism on this continent. We are also very proud to offer our passengers the opportunity to broaden their horizons and discover the treasures of Peru,”

Flights are offered alongside a range of all-inclusive packages and a la carte hotels throughout Peru. Excursions will be added to this product offering in the near future as well.

The flights will be operated with next generation Airbus A321LR aircraft featuring spacious cabins, state-of-the-art in-seat entertainment systems, and the lowest fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions (CO₂ and NO_x) in their class.

“South America is a largely underserved region from YYZ, with Lima previously being an altogether unserved destination,” said Kurush Minocher, Executive Director, Customer Experience and Airline Relations at Greater Toronto Airports Authority. “This service is an excellent addition as it will provide passengers with a nonstop flight, saving more than 30% flying time compared to current itineraries offered.”

Stéphane Lapierre, VP, Air Operations and Air Services Development at Aéroports de Montréal, comment, “This year-round service will benefit not only Montreal’s large Peruvian community, but also all Quebec travellers who want to explore the region.”