Across the Pond: WS to Fly from YHZ to Lisbon, Madrid, and Copenhagen in Summer 2026

WestJet has announced a significant expansion from Halifax with three new destinations in Europe – including Lisbon (LIS), winner of the Canadian Travel Awards’ Tourism Board of the Year.

Along with Lisbon, WestJet will add Madrid (MAD) and Copenhagen (CPH) — bringing its total number of transatlantic routes from Halifax to nine, and introduce new Detroit (DTW)–Halifax (YHZ) service, in an expansion of its U.S. transborder offering planned for Summer 2026.

“WestJet is proud to invest in Halifax and to help open Europe to Canadians, and Canada to the world,” said Samantha Taylor, WestJet Group Executive Vice-President and Chief Experience Officer. “With shorter flight times, competitive fares and direct access to Europe’s cultural heartlands, Halifax is uniquely positioned to serve as Canada’s Atlantic gateway.”

“Canada is an important market, and we welcome WestJet’s first operation to Portugal, as well as the first flight from Halifax to Lisbon,” said Carlos Abade, Turismo de Portugal President. “The route is well aligned with our strategy to expand connectivity and drive tourism growth, having tourists throughout the territory, all year round.” 

WestJet’s expansion to Detroit builds on its successful partnership with Delta Air Lines, further enhancing its ability to deliver exceptional travel experiences, with onward connections to Delta’s U.S. network. With the introduction of service between Halifax and Detroit, WestJet will be connecting guests to a Delta global hub, for the first time.

In addition to the three new European connections announced today, WestJet will resume summer seasonal flying on all existing transatlantic routes from Halifax including service to Barcelona, Amsterdam, Dublin, Edinburgh, London Gatwick and Paris. 

The airline will announce its remaining schedule for the Summer 2026 season, including additional domestic routes and frequency increases, in early 2026.