Air Transat has added two new routes to its summer 2026 schedule out of Montreal-Trudeau airport: Reykjavik, Iceland and Dakar, Senegal. The Dakar route makes Air Transat the only Canadian airline to operate a route directly into sub-Saharan Africa. With the new routes, Air Transat will be flying to more than 45 international destinations this summer.
In addition to the two new routes, the airline announced it will be increasing the frequency of its Montreal-Valencia flights.
“This new flight between Montreal and Dakar responds to a strong connection: that of the Senegalese diaspora in Quebec and travellers eager to discover Senegal's rich culture,” said Sebastian Ponce, Transat’s Chief Revenue Officer. “By offering this non-stop route, we are making travel easier for those who, until now, had to take long layovers in Europe. We are also bringing together two open, warm, and welcoming cultures.”
Summer Schedules
The exclusive service to Dakar will be offered from June 17 to Oct. 21, 2026, with two flights per week on Wednesdays and Saturdays. This responds to strong demand from the Senegalese diaspora and paves the way for booming cultural and beach tourism.
Flights to Reykjavik will be available from June 16 to Sept. 27, 2026, with up to two flights per week on Tuesdays and Sundays. This allows passengers to experience Iceland’s spectacular landscapes, hot springs, and outdoor activities.
Finally, from June 16 to Sept. 8, 2026, Air Transat will add an extra flight to its route to Valencia. During this period, the airline will operate the route twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays. This increase responds to the growing popularity of this Mediterranean destination, which was introduced last summer.
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