Air Transat Inaugurates Exclusive Service Between Toronto and Berlin

Air Transat has inaugurated exclusive new service between Toronto and Berlin, with the departure of flight TS418 on Thursday evening, June 19th, 2025.  The summer seasonal route will now operate twice weekly through October.

Air Transat Celebrates the Launch of New Exclusive Airbus A321LR Service Between Toronto Pearson and Berlin on Thursday, June 19, 2025 - Courtesy Transat

On Friday (June 20, 2025), Air Transat announced the launch of their exclusive inaugural service between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER).  Flight TS418 departed Toronto on Thursday evening (June 19th), and touched down in Berlin on Friday morning (June 20th).  The exclusive summer seasonal route will now operate twice weekly through October. 

In Friday’s announcement, Transat’s Chief Revenue Officer, Sebastian Ponce, said,

“As the sole airline offering non-stop service from Canada to the German capital, we are excited to provide travellers with a direct and enriching way to experience one of Europe’s most vibrant cities.  This route not only strengthens our European presence out of Toronto but also underscores our commitment to creating meaningful connections across the Atlantic.”

Also commenting on the exclusive new Berlin service, Toronto Pearson’s Chief Commercial Officer, Kurush Minocher, said,

“We are pleased to welcome Air Transat’s new non-stop service to Berlin — a city that has long been one of Toronto Pearson’s largest unserved European markets.  Last year, 15,000 people travelled between Toronto and Berlin, all requiring a stopover on their journey.  We are excited to offer new routes that enhance passenger choice and strengthen Toronto Pearson’s global connectivity.”

Berlin Brandenburg Airport’s CEO, Aletta von Massenbach, added,

“We are delighted to welcome Air Transat as a new airline partner at BER.  The new route directly connects the Berlin Brandenburg region with Toronto and offers attractive onward flight options.  At the same time, the capital region offers travelers from Canada a variety of experiences – from the vibrant metropolis of Berlin with its culture, history, and creativity to Brandenburg's lakes, castles, and nature.”

Thanks to Air Transat’s joint venture with Porter Airlines, customers will enjoy seamless connectivity to/from major Canadian cities, including Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and Halifax.  The new Toronto-Berlin route will be operated with an Airbus A321LR, featuring ergonomic cabins and a modern entertainment system. 

Montreal-based Transat A.T. Inc. (TSX: TRZ), the parent company of Air Transat, was founded 37 years ago.  The company has 5,000 employees and is a leading leisure airline in Canada, as well as the top integrated tourism company.  Transat offers vacation packages, hotel accommodations and air service to destinations across the Americas, Europe, the Caribbean, and North Africa.  With codeshare and interline partnerships, Air Transat offers service to over 280 destinations worldwide.  In 2025, Air Transat was voted the ‘World’s Best Leisure Airline’ at the Skytrax World Airline Awards.  The carrier is currently renewing their fleet with the most fuel-efficient and environmentally aircraft in their class, as part of Air Transat’s commitment to a healthier environment, knowing that this is essential for the preservation of the magnificent destinations they serve.

Source: Transat A.T. Inc.