Air Transat will launch of a new non-stop route between Montreal (YUL) and Istanbul (IST), starting Oct 29. Operated year-round on an Airbus A330, the service will run twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Combined with three weekly flights from Toronto, travellers from across Canada, from Halifax to Vancouver, including Ottawa, Québec City, Winnipeg and Calgary, will now have access to up to five weekly flights to Istanbul.
Launched in 2025, the Toronto-Istanbul route quickly demonstrated strong Canadian demand for travel to Türkiye and beyond, says the airline, which adds that the addition of Montreal naturally complements this offering, building on high-potential routes and disciplined capacity management, two key pillars of Air Transat’s profitable growth strategy.
“Expanding our program from our hometown is great news for Quebecers and the local business community,” said Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer at Transat. “Through our partnership with Turkish Airlines, Istanbul becomes much more than a destination, it’s a gateway to one of the most diverse global networks, spanning the Middle East, Asia, Africa and the Caucasus. Our customers can book a single ticket to dozens of destinations beyond Istanbul, all while enjoying Air Transat’s quality of service.”
Flights are now available for booking.
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