Canadian airline Air Transat has cancelled its planned non-stop route between Montreal and Athens for the 2027 summer season, withdrawing a new connection that was expected to strengthen air links between Canada and Greece.
The airline had initially scheduled three weekly flights between Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and Athens International Airport, with operations due to begin on 3 June 2027. The route was planned to operate with Airbus A330-200 aircraft.
Despite the cancellation, Air Transat will maintain its services to Greece from Toronto Pearson International Airport. Flights between Toronto and Athens are scheduled to operate three times weekly, starting on 4 June 2027, also using Airbus A330-200 aircraft.
The decision comes shortly after the airline announced five new European routes for summer 2027, on 29 October 2026. The additions include Montreal–Geneva, Montreal–Faro, Quebec City–Lyon, Quebec City–Barcelona and Toronto–Birmingham.
The withdrawal of the Montreal–Athens route means that travellers from Quebec will no longer have the planned direct Air Transat connection to the Greek capital. However, the airline’s Toronto–Athens service will continue to provide a direct link between Canada and Greece.
No official explanation for the route cancellation has been announced.
