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WestJet celebrates a decade of flying to Europe with the restart of service between Toronto and Dublin

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By WestJet | | 4 min read
Return of service reignites two-way tourism opportunities
Between now and October 13, WestJet will offer daily service between Toronto and Dublin on board the Boeing MAX 8 aircraft
Between now and October 13, WestJet will offer daily service between Toronto and Dublin on board the Boeing MAX 8 aircraft

WestJet is celebrating the return of transatlantic flying between Eastern Canada and Europe following the touchdown of WestJet flight WS34 between Toronto Pearson International Airport and Dublin International Airport. As Canada’s coast-to-coast leisure travel champion, the daily summer seasonal service reaffirms WestJet’s commitment to transatlantic connectivity to and from Eastern Canada.Route Frequency Toronto - Dublin Daily Dublin - Toronto Daily Route Service start date Toronto - Dublin March 1 Dublin - Toronto March 2 Route Service end date Toronto - Dublin Oct. 13Dublin - Toronto Oct. 14 Route Departure time (local) Toronto - Dublin 10:45 p.m. Dublin - Toronto 12:15 p.m. Route Arrival time (local) Toronto - Dublin 10:55 a.m. Dublin - Toronto 3:00 p.m. Route Peak frequency Halifax-Dublin 4x weekly Dublin-Halifax 4x weeklyHalifax-Edinburgh* 3x weekly Edinburgh-Halifax 3x weekly Halifax-London (Gatwick) 4x weekly London (Gatwick)-Halifax 4x weekly Toronto-Edinburgh Daily Edinburgh-Toronto Daily St. John's-London (Gatwick) 3x weekly London (Gatwick)-St. John's3x weeklyRoute Service start date Halifax-Dublin June 19 Dublin-Halifax June 20 Halifax-Edinburgh* June 20 Edinburgh-Halifax June 21 Halifax-London (Gatwick) April 28 London (Gatwick)-Halifax April 29 Toronto-Edinburgh May 14 Edinburgh-Toronto May 15 St. John's-London (Gatwick) May 1 London (Gatwick)-St. John'sMay 1 Route Service end date Halifax-Dublin Oct. 13 Dublin-Halifax Oct. 14 Halifax-Edinburgh* Oct. 12 Edinburgh-Halifax Oct. 13 Halifax-London (Gatwick) Oct. 25 London (Gatwick)-Halifax Oct. 26 Toronto-Edinburgh Oct. 12 Edinburgh-Toronto Oct. 13 St. John's-London (Gatwick) Oct. 25 London (Gatwick)-St. John'sOct. 25 Route Departure time (local) Halifax-Dublin 10:30 p.m. Dublin-Halifax 9:30 a.m. Halifax-Edinburgh* 10:40 p.m. Edinburgh-Halifax 9:35 a.m. Halifax-London (Gatwick) 11:00 p.m. London (Gatwick)-Halifax 11:00 a.m. Toronto-Edinburgh 10:10 p.m. Edinburgh-Toronto 11:20 a.m. St. John's-London (Gatwick) 12:15 a.m. London (Gatwick)-St. John's11:00 a.m. Route Arrival time (local) Halifax-Dublin 7:55 a.m. Dublin-Halifax 11:38 a.m. Halifax-Edinburgh* 8:15 a.m. Edinburgh-Halifax 11:41 a.m. Halifax-London (Gatwick) 9:00 a.m. London (Gatwick)-Halifax 1:46 p.m. Toronto-Edinburgh 10:00 a.m. Edinburgh-Toronto 1:54 p.m. St. John's-London (Gatwick) 9:00 a.m. London (Gatwick)-St. John's1:10 p.m. 

This summer also marks the 10-year anniversary of WestJet’s entry into Europe, commemorating the airline’s inaugural transatlantic flight between St. John’s and Dublin in 2014.  

“Service between Toronto and Dublin continues be an important part of WestJet’s story, and we celebrate a decade of service that has strengthened ties between our two countries,” said John Weatherill, WestJet Group Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer. “The return of daily seasonal service between Toronto and Dublin gives Canadians the opportunity to immerse themselves in the diverse landscapes, rich culture and warm hospitality of Ireland with the convenience and affordability WestJet is known for.” 

Route  Frequency  Service start date  Service end date  Departure time (local)  Arrival time (local) 
Toronto - Dublin  Daily  March 1  Oct. 13 10:45 p.m.  10:55 a.m. 
Dublin - Toronto  Daily  March 2  Oct. 14  12:15 p.m.  3:00 p.m. 

 

“As the gateway to Europe, direct flights between Canada and Ireland have revolutionized the tourism landscape, making it easier than ever for travellers to explore the enchanting beauty and rich heritage of Ireland. This 10-year milestone represents not just a connection between our two nations, but an invitation for travellers to immerse themselves in the vibrant culture and warm hospitality that we have to offer. As we celebrate this achievement, we look forward to welcoming even more visitors to experience the magic of Ireland firsthand and create lasting memories that will inspire future travel,” says Tourism Ireland Country Manager Sandra Moffatt. 

As WestJet continues to lead in leisure, the airline is pleased to reconnect three major eastern Canadian cities to key European destinations this summer, with additional previously announced service offerings. 

Route  Peak frequency  Service start date  Service end date  Departure time (local)  Arrival time (local) 
Halifax-Dublin  4x weekly  June 19  Oct. 13  10:30 p.m.  7:55 a.m. 
Dublin-Halifax  4x weekly June 20  Oct. 14  9:30 a.m.  11:38 a.m. 
Halifax-Edinburgh*  3x weekly  June 20  Oct. 12  10:40 p.m.  8:15 a.m. 
Edinburgh-Halifax  3x weekly  June 21  Oct. 13  9:35 a.m.  11:41 a.m. 
Halifax-London (Gatwick)  4x weekly  April 28  Oct. 25  11:00 p.m.  9:00 a.m. 
London (Gatwick)-Halifax  4x weekly  April 29  Oct. 26  11:00 a.m.  1:46 p.m. 
Toronto-Edinburgh  Daily  May 14  Oct. 12  10:10 p.m.  10:00 a.m. 
Edinburgh-Toronto  Daily  May 15  Oct. 13  11:20 a.m.  1:54 p.m. 
St. John's-London (Gatwick)  3x weekly  May 1  Oct. 25  12:15 a.m.  9:00 a.m. 
London (Gatwick)-St. John's 3x weekly May 1  Oct. 25  11:00 a.m.  1:10 p.m. 

 

More information about WestJet’s summer schedule can be found at WestJet.com

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