WestJet inaugurated its flights between Calgary and Reykjavik, Iceland, boosting connectivity between the province of Alberta and Europe. Reykjavik is the seventh European destination offered by the airline from its main hub in Calgary, complementing services to London-Heathrow, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Rome-Fiumicino, Dublin, Edinburgh and Barcelona.
Flight WS 38 was operated in a Boeing 737 MAX registered as “C-GPFT”. The aircraft took off from Calgary Airport at 20:03 local time on May 15, and landed at Reykjavik Airport at 08:20 the following day, after six hours and 17 minutes.
“Iceland offers some of the most geologically diverse and breathtaking scenery in the world and we are delighted to provide convenient direct access to Reykjavik as we continue to expand our European network. As the only airline offering direct connectivity between Calgary and Iceland, WestJet continues to build its presence as Canada’s leisure champion, providing our guests with unprecedented and affordable access to meet their year-round travel aspirations,” said Angela Avery, Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer, Corporate and Sustainability, WestJet Group.
Flight schedule
- Calgary – Reykjavík Flight WS 38 YYC 19:45 – KEF 08:15+1 Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
- Reykjavík – Calgary Flight WS 39 KEF 09:35 – YYC 10:33 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
The flights will be operated on 174-seat Boeing 737-8 aircraft, with 12 Premium Economy seats and 162 in Economy. Thanks to the interline agreement with Icelandair, WestJet’s service to Reykjavik gives passengers access to Icelandair’s network and a single baggage check-in.
WestJet continues its growth strategy, providing an expansive network of domestic connections at its global hub in Calgary, WestJet’s European network offers greater access to Canadian travelers.
“On behalf of the Calgary Airport Authority and our entire YYC crew, I am delighted to congratulate WestJet on its inaugural non-stop route from Calgary to Reykjavik. This new route is more than just a connection between two cities, it is recognition of a mutual commitment to global connectivity. As we advance that commitment, every step, every new destination, counts in cementing YYC’s role and status as a global hub,” said Chris Dinsdale, President and CEO of the Calgary Airport Authority.
