Air Transat Launches New Non-Stop Service Between Montreal and Istanbul
by Bruce Parkinson
Turkey is climbing the ranks of most-visited nations.
Air Transat will launch a new non-stop route between Montreal (YUL) and Istanbul (IST), starting October 29. Operated year-round on an Airbus A330, the service will run twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
TS launched the Toronto-Istanbul route last year, and the airline says it quickly demonstrated strong Canadian demand for travel to Türkiye and beyond.
“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,” Air Transat says in a press release.
The airline says travellers from across Canada, from Halifax to Vancouver, including Ottawa, Québec City, Winnipeg and Calgary, will now have easy access to up to five weekly flights to Istanbul, a city at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.
“Expanding our program from our hometown is great news for Quebecers and the local business community,” said Sebastian Ponce, Transat’s Chief Revenue Officer.
“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.”
Karl Brochu, Vice President, Airport Operations and Air Services Development at Aéroports de Montréal, had this to say:
“ADM is delighted to welcome this new service to Istanbul, offered by our partner Air Transat, providing travellers with an additional gateway to a destination rich in culture. This new route will appeal to passengers seeking memorable experiences in Turkey’s largest city, renowned for its vibrant markets, timeless charm, and unique position straddling Europe and Asia. We would also like to thank the Air Transat teams who worked tirelessly to bring this service to life.”
Flights are now available for booking.
