The inaugural TS314 departed Montreal on October 29. Air Transat says the new route will operate year-round up to twice weekly and adds a second Canadian gateway to Istanbul alongside Toronto.
Air Transat says it inaugurated its first nonstop service between Montreal and Istanbul on the evening of October 29, with the departure of flight TS314 from Montréal–Trudeau. The airline confirmed the launch in an October 30 press release and describes the route as a year-round service operating up to twice a week. It adds Montreal as a second Canadian gateway to Istanbul alongside Air Transat's Toronto service, which began in December 2025.
The new connection is also designed to feed onward journeys. Air Transat says its interline and codeshare partnerships with Turkish Airlines allow passengers departing from Montreal or Toronto to connect through Istanbul to other destinations in Türkiye and Asia.
The airline's launch statement specifies a maximum frequency of up to two flights a week rather than a fixed year-round timetable. Travelers should therefore check the operating dates and onward connections for their intended journey before booking.