WestJet is launching a new non-stop flight from Edmonton to Europe
Edmontonians will be happy to hear they can now travel to Europe without needing a pesky layover in Calgary or Toronto first, with WestJet adding a new non-stop flight to the continent from YEG.
The airline today announced it’s adding a new once-weekly service between Edmonton (YEG) and Reykjavik, Iceland (KEF) as part of its Summer 2026 schedule.
WestJet says the addition of non-stop access to the picturesque country reaffirms its commitment to creating seamless, convenient connections for Albertans by investing in routes that give Edmonton broader access to the world.
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“It is truly exciting to see WestJet strengthen its presence in Iceland by launching direct service between Keflavík and two new destinations, Edmonton and Winnipeg. This move reflects the airline’s strong confidence in the Iceland market and further enhances the connectivity between North America and Iceland,” said Guðmundur Daði Rúnarsson, chief commercial and airport development officer at KEF.
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“We look forward to welcoming WestJet’s travellers and believe these new routes will be an appealing option for Icelanders heading across the Atlantic.”
Once weekly flights will begin from Edmonton to Reykjavik on Friday, June 26, 2026, with once weekly service from Reykjavik to Edmonton beginning Saturday, June 27, 2026.
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New service between Edmonton and Reykjavik will operate onboard WestJet’s rapidly growing 737 MAX fleet, equipped with modern amenities and services, including free Wi-Fi.
Also today, WestJet announced a significant expansion of its network in the east, adding new transatlantic routes from Halifax to Lisbon, Madrid and Copenhagen, bringing its total Halifax-Europe connections to nine.
The airline will also launch a new service between Detroit and Halifax in Summer 2026.