Source: WestJet
WestJet has announced new service between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) beginning June 27. The seasonal route will operate four times per week as part of WestJet’s summer 2025 schedule, offering Atlantic Canadians a direct connection to one of the airline’s most sought-after European destinations.
“This route is poised to become a favourite among those eager to explore Spain and beyond,” said John Weatherill, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer. “Service between Halifax and Barcelona complements our expansive and most significant transatlantic schedule from Atlantic Canada. As demand for travel to Europe remains strong, this addition furthers WestJet’s presence in the market, offering more choice and flexibility for Canadians living on the East Coast.”
“We are thrilled that WestJet will be launching the first-ever non-stop service connecting Halifax Stanfield to Spain. This new summer seasonal route to Barcelona, a city renowned for its culture and architecture, not only opens a gateway to one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations but also welcomes visitors from Spain and beyond to explore the heritage and natural beauty of Atlantic Canada. We thank WestJet for their commitment to expanding international travel; with six WestJet flights now linking Halifax with Europe, our horizons continue to broaden. We look forward to a summer of new connections for our community,” said Marie Manning, Vice President, Business Development & Chief Commercial Officer, Halifax International Airport Authority.
The addition of Barcelona to WestJet’s summer 2025 transatlantic schedule builds on the airline’s service offering from Halifax. In 2025, the airline will offer more transatlantic flights from YHZ than ever before, including new routes to Amsterdam, Paris and now Barcelona, as well as the return of popular services to London, Dublinand Edinburgh. The full summer 2025 schedule is now available at WestJet.com.
| Route | Peak frequency | Start date | End date |
| Halifax-Barcelona | 4x weekly | June 27 |
September 28 |
| Barcelona-Halifax | 4x weekly | June 28 | September 29 |