WestJet is celebrating the return of transatlantic flying between Eastern Canada and Europe following the touchdown of WestJet flight WS34 between Toronto Pearson and Dublin International Airport.
The daily summer seasonal service also marks the 10-year anniversary of WestJet's entry into Europe, commemorating the airline's inaugural transatlantic flight between St. John's and Dublin in 2014.
"Service between Toronto and Dublin continues be an important part of WestJet's story, and we celebrate a decade of service that has strengthened ties between our two countries," said John Weatherill, WestJet Group EVP and Chief Commercial Officer.
"The return of daily seasonal service between Toronto and Dublin gives Canadians the opportunity to immerse themselves in the diverse landscapes, rich culture and warm hospitality of Ireland with the convenience and affordability WestJet is known for.
| Route | Frequency | Service start
date | Service end
date | Departure
time (local) | Arrival
time (local) |
| Toronto - Dublin | Daily | March 1 | Oct. 13 | 10:45 p.m. | 10:55 a.m. |
| Dublin - Toronto | Daily | March 2 | Oct. 14 | 12:15 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. |
Dublin, Ireland (Photo Credit: Collette)
Tourism Ireland Country Manager Sandra Moffatt welcomed WestJet’s return.
"As the gateway to Europe, direct flights between Canada and Ireland have revolutionized the tourism landscape, making it easier than ever for travellers to explore the enchanting beauty and rich heritage of Ireland,” she said.
“This 10-year milestone represents not just a connection between our two nations, but an invitation for travellers to immerse themselves in the vibrant culture and warm hospitality that we have to offer. As we celebrate this achievement, we look forward to welcoming even more visitors to experience the magic of Ireland firsthand and create lasting memories that will inspire future travel."
WestJet is reconnecting three major eastern Canadian cities to key European destinations this summer, with additional previously announced service offerings.
| Route | Peak
frequency | Service
start
date | Service
end
date | Departure
time
(local) | Arrival
time
(local) |
| Halifax-Dublin | 4x weekly | June 19 | Oct. 13 | 10:30 p.m. | 7:55 a.m. |
| Dublin-Halifax | 4x weekly | June 20 | Oct. 14 | 9:30 a.m. | 11:38 a.m. |
| Halifax-Edinburgh* | 3x weekly | June 20 | Oct. 12 | 10:40 p.m. | 8:15 a.m. |
| Edinburgh-Halifax | 3x weekly | June 21 | Oct. 13 | 9:35 a.m. | 11:41 a.m. |
| Halifax-London (Gatwick) | 4x weekly | April 28 | Oct. 25 | 11:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. |
| London (Gatwick)-Halifax | 4x weekly | April 29 | Oct. 26 | 11:00 a.m. | 1:46 p.m. |
| Toronto-Edinburgh | Daily | May 14 | Oct. 12 | 10:10 p.m. | 10:00 a.m. |
| Edinburgh-Toronto | Daily | May 15 | Oct. 13 | 11:20 a.m. | 1:54 p.m. |
| St. John's-London (Gatwick) | 3x weekly | May 1 | Oct. 25 | 12:15 a.m. | 9:00 a.m. |
| London (Gatwick)-St. John's | 3x weekly | May 1 | Oct. 25 | 11:00 a.m. | 1:10 p.m. |
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