Where Is WestJet Flying In Europe In 2026?

In recent years WestJet has quietly built one of the most extensive transatlantic networks in North America.

WestJet is also embracing the Boeing 737 MAX 8 as a transatlantic workhorse, opening routes that would have been difficult to sustain with larger aircraft. The result is a growing network of European destinations served not only from Toronto and Calgary, but also from Halifax, Edmonton and Winnipeg.

In 2026, WestJet’s European network has reached its largest size yet, offering aviation enthusiasts plenty of opportunities to experience the airline’s unique blend of Boeing 737 MAX and Boeing 787 Dreamliner operations.

WestJet’s European Strategy

Unlike Air Canada, which focuses much of its European operation through Toronto and Montreal, WestJet has developed a more dispersed approach.

Calgary remains the airline’s primary long-haul hub, particularly for Boeing 787 Dreamliner services, while Toronto, Halifax and several western Canadian cities have become gateways to Europe thanks to the capabilities of the Boeing 737 MAX 8.

The strategy allows WestJet to serve smaller European destinations directly without needing the passenger numbers required to fill a widebody aircraft every day. This has made the airline one of the world’s leading operators of narrowbody transatlantic flights.

The Boeing 737 MAX Across The Atlantic

Perhaps the most interesting aspect of WestJet’s European network is the extensive use of the Boeing 737 MAX 8.

The aircraft’s range allows it to connect eastern Canada with Europe while carrying significantly fewer passengers than a Boeing 787. This makes routes viable that might otherwise never have been launched. WestJet now operates around 20 European routes using the 737 MAX, making it one of the largest narrowbody transatlantic operators in the world.

For enthusiasts, these flights offer the unusual experience of crossing the Atlantic aboard a single-aisle Boeing 737.

New European Routes For 2026

WestJet made headlines with the launch of eight new European routes during the 2026 summer season. All are operated by Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.

The new routes are:

From Toronto

• Glasgow
• Cardiff
• Ponta Delgada (Azores)

From Halifax

• Lisbon
• Madrid
• Copenhagen

From Edmonton

• Reykjavik Keflavik

From Winnipeg

• Reykjavik Keflavik

These additions have expanded WestJet’s European network to around 26 routes for Summer 2026.

Toronto’s Growing European Network

Toronto Pearson has become an increasingly important European gateway for WestJet.

Alongside established services, the airline now serves destinations including:

• Edinburgh
• Dublin
• Glasgow
• Cardiff
• Ponta Delgada

The Cardiff route is particularly notable. At nearly 3,000 nautical miles, it has become WestJet’s longest Boeing 737 MAX service and currently provides North America’s only non-stop connection to Wales.

Halifax: Canada’s Atlantic Gateway

Halifax is perhaps the airport that has benefited most from WestJet’s European expansion.

For Summer 2026, the airline serves:

• Amsterdam
• Barcelona
• Copenhagen
• Dublin
• Edinburgh
• Lisbon
• London Gatwick
• Madrid
• Paris Charles de Gaulle

The three new routes to Copenhagen, Lisbon and Madrid have given Halifax its largest-ever European schedule.

Calgary And The Boeing 787

While the Boeing 737 MAX grabs headlines, Calgary remains the centre of WestJet’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner operation.

From Calgary, the airline serves major European destinations such as:

• London Heathrow
• Paris
• Rome
• Barcelona
• Dublin
• Edinburgh

These routes typically see Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, offering a more traditional long-haul experience with lie-flat business class seats and higher passenger capacity.

Iceland: A Strategic Expansion

One of the more unusual developments has been WestJet’s expansion into Iceland.

The airline now serves Reykjavik from both Edmonton and Winnipeg, providing passengers with direct access to Iceland and convenient onward connections to Europe. These routes are also operated by Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

For enthusiasts, they represent some of the longest regular Boeing 737 services in North America.

What’s Next For WestJet?

WestJet continues to invest heavily in Boeing aircraft.

The airline has one of Canada’s largest aircraft order books and expects to introduce the Boeing 737 MAX 10 from 2027 while also expanding its Boeing 787 fleet.

As these aircraft arrive, further European growth appears likely. The airline has increasingly focused on international routes that avoid direct competition with larger North American carriers while taking advantage of underserved markets.