2 September 2026

Air Transat to Operate Montreal-Dakar Route Year-Round

Air Transat has announced that its Montreal-Dakar route, the only non-stop service connecting Canada and Sub-Saharan Africa, will become a year-round operation from winter 2026-2027.

Map showing Air Transat’s new and expanded winter 2026-2027 routes, including Montreal to Dakar, Windsor to Cancun and Fredericton to Cancun — Air Transat’s new and expanded routes for winter 2026-2027, including the year-round Montreal-Dakar service [Air Transat]

Why this article matters
Extending Montreal-Dakar into the winter season turns Air Transat’s new summer service into a year-round link between Canada and Senegal, providing greater continuity for passengers travelling between the two markets.

The route also retains its distinction as the only non-stop connection between Canada and Sub-Saharan Africa, strengthening Dakar’s role as Air Transat’s gateway into West Africa while maintaining direct access for Quebec’s Senegalese community.

Of Interest
• Air Transat’s Montreal-Dakar route, introduced in June 2026, will become year-round from winter 2026-2027, operating once weekly every Friday from 30 October 2026 to 26 March 2027.

• The route is flown using the Airbus A330, Air Transat’s largest-capacity aircraft, and is the only non-stop service connecting Canada and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Air Transat has announced that its non-stop service between Montreal and Dakar will become a year-round route, continuing through the winter 2026-2027 season with one weekly flight after being introduced in June 2026.

The route will be operated using the Airbus A330, the largest-capacity aircraft in Air Transat’s fleet, and remains the only non-stop service connecting Canada and Sub-Saharan Africa, meeting demand from Quebec’s Senegalese community while providing a gateway to West Africa.

Transat Chief Revenue Officer Sebastian Ponce said the route plays an important role for the communities travelling between Canada and Senegal. “By extending it year-round, we’re providing our customers with greater continuity and convenience while reinforcing our commitment to this market,” he said.

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