TORONTO — Air Transat’s first-ever flight from Toronto to Lima, Peru took to the skies last night.

The airline’s first-ever flight from Montreal to Lima will take off tomorrow, Dec. 22.

The exclusive nonstop flights, the only ones between Canada and Peru, will operate on Air Transat’s next generation A321LR aircraft throughout the year, with two departures per week from Toronto and one departure per week from Montreal.

“It is a great pleasure for Air Transat to bring this promising route to fruition and finally see our star fly over Peru. Lima represents a strongly strategic South American gateway within our portfolio of destinations, allowing us to continue to benefit from the sustained growth of tourism on this continent. We are also very proud to offer our passengers the opportunity to broaden their horizons and discover the treasures of Peru,” said Michèle Barre, Transat’s Chief Revenue Officer.

Flights are offered alongside a range of all-inclusive packages and a la carte hotels throughout the country, as announced in October 2023. Excursions will be added in the near future.

“The launch of nonstop service from Lima Airport to these two prominent destinations is a significant milestone in Peruvian commercial aviation, and overall, a truly a special moment for us. This achievement will play a key role in the economic recovery of the Peruvian aviation industry, increase inbound tourism, facilitate connectivity and create new alliances between Peru and Canada,” says Emilio Parada, Commercial Strategy and Marketing Manager at Lima Airport Partners.

Air Transat Pilot Jean Paul Ayala Pachas and traditional Peruvian dancers