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Air Transat Unveils its Winter Schedule; Includes New Martinique, San Jose and Sun Routes

by Marsha Mowers  April 20, 2026
Air Transat Unveils its Winter Schedule; Includes New Martinique, San Jose and Sun Routes

Air Transat has unveiled its 2026-2027 winter schedule, announcing new routes including Quebec City–San José and the year-round operation of the Toronto–Paris and Montreal–Barcelona routes.

“Demand for sun destinations remains strong, and Transat’s recognized expertise in leisure travel enables us to respond with ambition,” said Sebastian Ponce, Chief Revenue Officer at Transat.

“Leveraging our brand, our network and a strategy focused on diversification and optimization, we continue to enhance our offering and expand our presence in high-potential markets. And this is only the beginning: next winter will bring a wave of announcements, spanning both network development and partnerships.”

Sustained Expansion from Quebec City

Air Transat continues to grow its operations from Quebec City with the addition of a new route to San José, Costa Rica. The offering is also enhanced with additional frequencies to Fort-de-France (two flights per week) and Cancún (eight flights per week). In addition, the seasonal Québec City–Nantes route, scheduled to launch this summer, will be extended through the holiday period to meet the strong demand for Europe. These additions bolster Air Transat’s winter offering and consolidate its position as the leading carrier at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport.

The French Antilles Now Easily Accessible from Toronto

From Toronto, Air Transat is adding a new route to Fort-de-France, Martinique – a fast-growing destination renowned for its cultural richness and unique landscapes. Already offered year-round from Montreal and Quebec City, this destination will now be available seasonally from Toronto.

Key European Routes Now Offered Year-Round

Air Transat is expanding its winter offering to Europe by making two popular European routes available year-round. The Toronto–Paris and Montreal–Barcelona routes, previously operated only during the summer season, will now also be available in winter. This addition is designed to better meet the needs of travellers wishing to visit loved ones or plan trips outside the peak season.

Expanded Offering from London and Charlottetown

Air Transat is also continuing to develop its presence at regional airports with the addition of Puerto Plata from London (Ontario) and Punta Cana from Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island). These routes enhance the airline’s existing sun destination offering, which already includes flights to Cancún and Punta Cana from London, as well as Cancún from Charlottetown.

Florida Returns to the Winter Program

After a pause during the summer season, Air Transat will resume service to Fort Lauderdale, Florida in winter 2026-2027. The airline will offer up to seven weekly flights from Montreal, as well as three weekly flights from Quebec City and a weekly flight from Halifax. The return of this iconic sun destination is part of Air Transat’s efforts to strengthen its winter offering and reinforce its presence in the most promising markets.

“These additions illustrate our commitment to consolidating our presence in Eastern Canada by offering more non-stop travel options while responding to growing demand for convenient, close-to-home departures,” added Mr. Ponce.

New for Winter 2026-2027

Route*Details**
Quebec City (YQB) – San José (SJO)1 flight/week, starting December 15, 2026
Toronto (YYZ) – Fort-de-France (FDF)2 flights/week, starting December 19, 2026
London (YXU) – Puerto Plata (POP)1 flight/week, starting December 15, 2026
Charlottetown (YYG) – Punta Cana (PUJ)1 flight/week, starting December 16, 2026

*Subject to regulatory approvals and airport slot availability. Schedules and operations are subject to change. The flights will be available for booking shortly.

**Number of weekly frequencies at the peak of the season.


Increased Frequencies on Key Routes

RouteDetails*
Quebec City (YQB) – Fort-de-France (FDF)2 flights/week (+1)
Quebec City (YQB) – Cancún (CUN)8 flights/week (+1)

*Number of weekly frequencies at the peak of the season, along with variations compared to the previous year.

Year-Round and Extended Routes

RouteDetails*
Toronto (YYZ) – Paris (CDG)4 flights/week, starting October 25, 2026
Montreal (YUL) – Barcelona (BCN)2 flights/week, starting October 27, 2026
Quebec City (YQB) – Nantes (NTE)1 flight/week, from December 16, 2026, to January 13, 2027

* Number of weekly frequencies at the peak of the season.

Flights to Florida

RouteDetails*
Montreal (YUL) – Fort Lauderdale (FLL)7 flights/week, starting November 16, 2026
Quebec City (YQB) – Fort Lauderdale (FLL)3 flights/week, starting November 15, 2026
Halifax (YHZ) – Fort Lauderdale (FLL)1 flight/week, starting December 16, 2026

* Number of weekly frequencies at the peak of the season.

Additional announcements will follow in the coming weeks to complete the 2026-2027 winter program.

  
  
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