WestJet has just announced the upcoming 2023 launch of flights from its Calgary hub to Barcelona, Edinburgh, and Tokyo.
These destinations will bring the total number of overseas destinations to which WestJet will fly to eight, including its first transpacific route.
In addition to the exciting Japan launch, Canada’s second-largest airline will also increase the frequency on its other European routes next year.
WestJet’s New Calgary–Tokyo Narita Route
Beginning on April 30, 2023, WestJet will operate thrice-weekly flights to Tokyo Narita. The seasonal Tokyo-bound route will run on Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday, while the return flight is set to run on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.
The flight times are as follows:
- WS80 Calgary (YYC) to Tokyo Narita (NRT), departing 6:55pm and arriving 8pm the next day
- WS81 Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Calgary (YYC), departing 10pm and arriving 4pm the same day
The flight will be served by the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, with business class, premium economy, and economy cabins.
Currently, this is the only scheduled direct flight between Alberta and Japan. Prior to the pandemic, Air Canada had a flight from Calgary to Tokyo, but that has yet to be restored.
The flights are already loaded in WestJet’s search engine, and can be booked throughout the schedule.
WestJet’s New Routes to Europe
WestJet also announced two new destinations in Europe that will add to the five other routes it currently has scheduled. Both routes will also be served by the three-cabin Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Beginning on May 6, 2023, WestJet will operate thrice-weekly flights between Calgary and Barcelona. The airline has previously flown from Toronto to Barcelona, but this marks the first time the route will be offered from Calgary.
The seasonal route is scheduled to run eastbound on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, with westbound return dates of Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.
The flight times are as follows:
- WS8 Calgary (YYC) to Barcelona (BCN), departing 6:40pm and arriving 12pm the next day
- WS7 Barcelona (BCN) to Calgary (YYC), departing 2pm and arriving 4:19pm the same day
Meanwhile, the direct flight from Calgary to Edinburgh, Scotland is set to begin on May 17, 2023. The airline has also flown to Edinburgh from Toronto in previous years, but not from Calgary.
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