WestJet has announced plans to offer non-stop flights between Calgary and Seoul, South Korea starting in 2024. This will be the Calgary based airline’s second city in Asia they serve after Tokyo, Japan. The new service, which is still subject to government approvals will launch on May 17, 2024 with flights being offered 3x weekly. The route will be flown with WestJet’s Boeing 787 Dreamliners which feature lie flat business class, premium economy class and economy class cabins.
Calgary to Seoul schedule
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Route |
Start Date |
Frequency |
Departure Time |
Arrival Time |
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Calgary – Seoul** |
May 17, 2024* |
3x Weekly* |
17:55* |
20:45 + 1* |
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Seoul – Calgary** |
May 18, 2024* |
3x Weekly* |
22:45* |
18:15* |
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*All schedule details are subject to change and are pending Transport Canada and South Korean Government approvals |
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** Flights will be made available for booking in 2024 pending government approvals |
Contest to win round-trip flights for two to Seoul
In celebration of the new route to Asia, WestJet has introduced a contest for a chance to win a round-trip flight for two from any Canadian WestJet destination to Seoul. Additionally, by signing up for the contest, guests will be notified when tickets are available for sale once regulatory approval is secured. The contest opens at 8:00 a.m. MT on December 14, 2023, and closes at 11:59 p.m. MT on January 4, 2023, and is open to legal residents of Canada, except Quebec, who are over the legal age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence at the time of entry. No purchase necessary. For full contest rules, see westjet.com/seoul.
Wrapping it up
WestJet has plans to offer direct non-stop flights from Calgary to Seoul beginning in May 2024. The route while still subject to approval and to the best of my knowledge will mark the first scheduled non-stop service between the two cities. In the past, the route has seen charter flights bringing tourists from Korea on package vacations to visit the Canadian Rockies and area.
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Earn up to 700 WestJet dollars to use in WestJet flights
This news ties in perfectly with the best ever bonus offer on the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard of up to 700 WestJet dollars that is available right. It is great for someone who is seriously considering flying to Seoul that does not have the card yet. With the first 600 WestJet dollars being awarded after three months (with meeting the spend requirement of course) you’ll have a nice stash of those dollars by late winter that can be used towards flights to Seoul. Plus you’ll get your first checked bag free and if you choose to fly in Premium, the companion voucher can provide a lot of value on this route!
WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard
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- Companion voucher details:
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Refer to RBC page for up to date offer terms and conditions