Calgary 
WestJet is launching new intercontinental routes between Calgary and Tokyo, Barcelona, and Edinburgh in 2023.
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The Calgary-based airline will also increase frequencies between Calgary and Dublin, London, Paris and Rome in the new year.
The new Tokyo route to Narita International Airport is part of WestJet’s eight transoceanic 787 Dreamliner routes from YYC Calgary International Airport.
Tokyo flight will begin on April 30, 2023, with three-time weekly seasonal service pending governmental approval.
WestJet’s Tokyo Schedule
| Route | Start Date | Frequency | Departure Time | Arrival Time |
| Calgary – Tokyo | April 30, 2023 | 3x Weekly | 18:55 | 20:00 |
| Tokyo Narita – | May 1, 2023 | 3x Weekly | 22:00 | 16:00 |
In addition, WestJet will increase frequency on existing popular European routes and add new non-stop services to Edinburgh, Scotland and Barcelona, Spain which will operate seasonally from May to October, up to three-times weekly.
With the addition of its newest routes, WestJet will offer service to six European cities, increasing capacity by 95 per cent with flights to London Heathrow and Gatwick, Paris, Rome, and Dublin.
WestJet’s Summer 787 Schedule to Europe
| Route | Start Date | Peak Frequency |
| Calgary – Barcelona | May 6, 2023 | 3x Weekly |
| Calgary – Edinburgh | May 17, 2023 | 3x Weekly |
| Calgary – London Heathrow | Continued from Winter | 7x Weekly |
| Calgary – London Gatwick | April 30, 2023 | 7x Weekly |
| Calgary – Paris | Continued from Winter | 7x Weekly |
| Calgary – Rome | April 6, 2023 | 5x Weekly |
| Calgary – Dublin | April 30, 2023 | 5x Weekly |
WestJet Group Chief Executive Officer, Alexis von Hoensbroech said in a news release, “This is an exciting day for the WestJet Group, our guests, and partners as we deliver on our new strategy and demonstrate our western focus as we increase our Calgary capacity by more than 25 per cent in 2023. Starting with the expansion of our intercontinental routes, future announcements will focus on domestic and North American additions that will bring even more affordable travel options to our guests in the new year.”
