Air Transat to operate Montreal–Dakar year-round; Cancun schedule grows

Air Transat’s non-stop service between Montreal and Dakar will become a year-round route, the airline announced Friday (July 31).

Introduced in June 2026, this exclusive service will now continue through the winter season with one weekly flight during the winter 2026–2027 season. Flights will be operated using the Airbus A330. 

As the only non-stop service connecting Canada and Sub-Saharan Africa, the Montreal–Dakar route will continue to meet year-round demand from Quebec’s Senegalese community while also providing travellers with a convenient gateway to West Africa.

“This route plays an important role for the communities travelling between Canada and Senegal,” said Sebastian Ponce, chief revenue officer at Transat, in a press release.

“By extending it year-round, we’re providing our customers with greater continuity and convenience while reinforcing our commitment to this market.”

The Montreal–Dakar route will operate once weekly, every Friday, from October 30, 2026, to March 26, 2027, complementing the two weekly flights offered during the summer season.

Expanded Cancun service 

Air Transat is also strengthening its regional network by expanding its service to Mexico.

“Growing our regional network remains a strategic priority,” added Ponce. “With the addition of Cancun from Windsor and the extension of our seasonal service from Fredericton, we’re continuing to provide travellers in these regions with convenient non-stop access to popular sun destinations while strengthening our presence in markets where we see strong growth potential.”

Beginning December 19, 2026, Air Transat will launch a new weekly non-stop service between Windsor (YQG) and Cancun (CUN), operating every Saturday through April 25, 2027.

Cancun will complement the airline’s existing service from Windsor, which currently includes Punta Cana.

In addition, the Fredericton (YFC)–Cancun (CUN) route, introduced last winter, will return with an extended season for Winter 2026–2027.

The service will operate from December 16, 2026, to April 29, 2027, with one weekly flight every Wednesday, giving travellers from New Brunswick an even longer season to enjoy one of Mexico’s most popular vacation destinations.

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