New European routes from Québec

Air Transat is expanding its flight offerings from Québec by adding direct routes to Lyon and Barcelona in the summer of 2027. The airline will operate direct flights from Jean-Lesage International Airport (YQB) to both cities. The flight to Barcelona will be the first non-stop service between Québec and Spain. These additions will bring the total number of European destinations accessible from Québec without stopovers to five, including Paris, Marseille, and Nantes.

Schedule for new routes

The Québec-Lyon (LYS) flight will operate on Tuesdays from June 8 to October 26, 2027, with one flight per week. The Québec-Barcelona (BCN) flight will depart on Mondays from June 14 to October 25, 2027, also with one flight per week. Air Transat will also continue to serve Puerto Plata (POP) in the Dominican Republic from Québec (YQB) year-round, with a weekly flight on Mondays during the summer.

Community demand for new routes

Stéphane Poirier, president and chief executive officer of the Jean-Lesage International Airport in Québec, stated in the press release that "The destinations of Barcelona and Lyon have been long requested by our community," adding that "Barcelona and Lyon mark a new stage for Air Transat in Québec." He emphasized the significance of these new routes to the local population.

Strategic expansion for Air Transat

Sebastian Ponce, chief revenue officer at Transat, noted that "And with Puerto Plata now available year-round, we are strengthening our program in the National Capital with a more diversified offer, in Europe as well as in the sun." This expansion reflects the airline's strategy to provide a broader range of travel options for passengers from Québec.