Air Transat to begin direct flights from Montreal to Tel Aviv

Air Transat has announced that it will offer direct flights from Montreal to Tel Aviv, beginning in June. Also available from Toronto with a connection in Montreal, this non-stop flight between the Montréal–Trudeau airport and the David BenGurion international airport of Tel Aviv will operate twice weekly, on Wednesdays and Sundays, from June 18 until late October.

“We are thrilled to feature our very first destination in the Middle East. The demand for a direct Montreal-Tel Aviv flight was high for travellers visiting friends and family in the two cities and those in search of new discoveries,” stated Annick Guérard, president and general manager of Transat Tours Canada. “Tel Aviv is a vibrant and modern metropolis with plenty to offer when it comes to culture, gastronomy and nightlife. It is also the ideal gateway for a vacation immersing travellers in ancient and religious history.”

Transat will also be offering an array of packages, guided tours and hotels for discovering Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, as well as the region’s many tourist attractions.

“I welcome the decision by Transat to expand its operations into Israel. The opening of an air route is further proof of the success of our marketing efforts and that airlines view Israel as a sought-after tourism destination with economic potential. We view Transat as a partner that will help increase the numbers of tourists arriving in Israel and we hope to see additional routes opening soon,” added Yariv Levin, the Israeli Minister of Tourism.

Flights to Tel Aviv will soon be available for booking on the Air Transat website and at travel agencies. For the complete list of available destinations, visit airtransat.com.