WestJet starts direct Toronto, Calgary to Tulum routes – Riviera Maya News

Tulum, Q.R. — Over the weekend, WestJet celebrated the inauguration of its service to Tulum. The service began with the departure of WS2320 from Calgary at 8:55 a.m. MST and WS2034 from Toronto at 9:00 a.m. EST.

“WestJet is pleased to further enhance our connections to sun destinations this winter with new seasonal service to Tulum from Calgary and Toronto, allowing guests from coast-to-coast to explore the beauty of Mexico’s Riviera Maya,” said Daniel Fajardo, WestJet Vice-President, Network and Schedule Planning.

“Cementing our position as the country’s leading leisure airline, the WestJet Group will provide more seat capacity than any other carrier to sun destinations this winter.”

The airline says their new Tulum route from Calgary and Toronto adds to their robust network of service offerings to and from Mexico’s Riviera Maya.

“Mexico has long been a favourite getaway for passengers departing from Toronto Pearson,” said Kurush Minocher, Executive Director of Customer Experience and Airline Relations, Toronto Pearson.

“We’re delighted to welcome WestJet’s new direct flights to Tulum, adding even more convenient travel options for our passengers to reach this vibrant destination.”

The Quintana Roo Secretary of Tourism, Bernardo Cueto Riestra, said “this is an important achievement for Tulum, which is consolidating its position as a top-notch global tourist destination.

“The arrival of WestJet not only increases connectivity options for our international visitors, but also opens up new opportunities for economic development, employment and the strengthening of local tourism infrastructure.”

The two routes began November 9, 2024 with one Calgary to Tulum flight per week and two Toronto to Tulum flights per week. WestJet says they will offer the two direct Canadian flights into Tulum International until April 26, 2025.