CALGARY — WestJet has officially landed in Iceland, inaugurating its highly-anticipated service between Calgary and Reykjavik earlier this week. 

The exclusive nonstop service between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Keflavik Airport (KEF) makes Calgary the only airline to provide direct connectivity between Calgary and Iceland. 

Photo credit: Reinhold Da Roza Photography (CNW Group/WESTJET, an Alberta Partnership)

The service operates four times weekly through to Oct. 13, 2024, leveraging WestJet’s growing 737 MAX fleet. Flights depart Calgary at 7:55 p.m. and arrive in Reykjavik at 8:25 a.m. Returning flights depart Reykjavik at 9:45 a.m. and arrive in Calgary at 10:43 a.m. All times are local.

“Iceland offers one of the most geologically diverse and breathtaking landscapes in the world and we are thrilled to provide convenient direct access to Reykjavik as we continue to expand our European network,” said Angela Avery, WestJet Group, Executive Vice-President, Chief People, Corporate and Sustainability Officer. “As the only airline providing 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 fulfill their travel aspirations year-round.”

With the inclusion of Iceland to its network, guests travelling from or through Calgary will gain access to seven transatlantic connections via WestJet’s network this summer. Further enhanced by the airline’s interline agreement with Icelandair, WestJet’s service to Reykjavik will enable guests to travel across Icelandair and WestJet’s network via one boarding pass, with the convenience of a single check-in and baggage tagged and checked to their final destination.