Toronto is getting a new direct flight to Caribbean city with a European twist

If you're already planning out your vacation days for the rest of the year, you might want to keep this new, upcoming flight service out of Pearson Airport on your radar. 

As part of its 2026-2027 winter program announcement, Montreal-based carrier Air Transat revealed that it is launching four new routes in late 2026, including a brand new, non-stop flight service from Toronto to Fort-de-France. 

The port city — which is the capital of Martinique, a French overseas territory — is known for its tropical biodiversity, colonial architecture, scenic beaches, Creole culture, and vibrant markets. 

Top attractions in the city include the Schœlcher Library, Saint-Louis Cathedral, and the Jardin de Balata (botanical garden). 

The new service to the French Antilles is set to be offered twice weekly starting Dec. 19, 2026, from Toronto's Pearson Airport to Martinique Aimé Césaire International Airport. As part of its network expansion, Air Transat will also be making its Toronto to Paris route available year-round, instead of only operating throughout the summer season. 

The airline's Toronto to Paris service will be offered four times per week, starting Oct. 25, 2026. 

Air Transat will be competing with Air Canada on the Toronto to Fort-de-France route, which will begin offering a non-stop service to the capital ahead of the busy winter travel season in late October.