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Air Canada expands its international network for summer 2026 with exciting new routes to Europe, Asia, and the US, offering more travel options.
New flights to Mexico, Sicily and Mallorca from Montreal
Air Canada launches two new Mediterranean routes from Montreal starting June 2026.
The airline thus becomes the first Canadian carrier to offer direct flights to Guadalajara, Catania (Sicily) and Palma de Mallorca (as mentioned in our article yesterday about the new A321XLR aircraft).
Schedules:
| Destination | Days |
|---|---|
| AC924: Montreal (YUL) 18:45 – Palma de Mallorca (PMI) 08:25 +1 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday From June 17, 2026 to October 23, 2026 |
| A925: Palma de Mallorca (PMI) 12:15 – Montreal (YUL) 15:10 | Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday From June 18, 2026 to October 24, 2026 |
| AC932: Montreal (YUL) 19:35 – Catania (Sicily, CTA) 10:15 +1 | Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday From June 4, 2026 to October 22, 2026 |
| A933: Catania (Sicily, CTA) 11:50 – Montreal (YUL) 15:20 | Wednesday, Friday and Sunday From June 5, 2026 to October 23, 2026 |
| AC1393: Montreal (YUL) 17:00 – Guadalajara (GDL) 20:55 | Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Starting June 2, 2026 |
| AC1392: Guadalajara (GDL) 08:05 AM – Montreal (YUL) 15:30 | Wednesday, Friday and Sunday Starting June 3, 2026 |
There will also be an increase compared to summer 2025, as there will be 11 weekly flights in 2026 between Montreal and Cancún.
Elsewhere in Canada, flights to Mexico will also be more frequent: Toronto will now offer 4 weekly flights to Monterrey, while Vancouver will see its routes to Mexico City increase to 11 weekly flights starting June 27. The city of Vancouver will also benefit from an additional flight to Puerto Vallarta, for a total of 2 weekly flights in 2026.
New flights to Berlin, Nantes, and Tel Aviv from Montreal
Air Canada is expanding its international network from Montreal for summer 2026 with the launch of new routes to Berlin, Nantes, and Tel Aviv. These routes, operated with modern aircraft featuring Business Class and Economy Class, will be available several times a week.
Schedules:
| Destination | Days |
|---|---|
| Montreal (YUL) – Berlin (BER) | Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday From July 2, 2026 to October 10, 2026 |
| Berlin (BER) – Montreal (YUL) | Wednesday, Friday and Sunday From July 3, 2026 to October 11, 2026 |
| Montreal (YUL) – Nantes (NTE) | Wednesday, Friday and Sunday From June 10, 2026 to October 11, 2026 |
| Nantes (NTE) – Montreal (YUL) | Monday, Thursday and Saturday From June 11, 2026 to October 12, 2026 |
| Montreal (YUL) – Tel Aviv (TLV) | Friday and Sunday From June 5, 2026 to October 23, 2026 |
| Tel Aviv (TLV) – Montreal (YUL) | Monday and Saturday From June 6, 2026 to October 24, 2026 |
Return of Shanghai, Prague, and Budapest from Toronto
Toronto’s hub sees the return of two highly anticipated routes:
- Toronto-Shanghai: Year-Round Flights
- Toronto-Budapest: Seasonal Service
| Destination | Days |
|---|---|
| AC942: Toronto (YYZ) 21:55 – Budapest (BUD) 11:25 +1 | Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday From June 5, 2026 to October 23, 2026 |
| A943: Budapest (BUD) 13:15 – Toronto (YYZ) 15:15 | Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday From June 6, 2026 to October 24, 2026 |
| AC27: Toronto (YYZ) 12:45 – Shanghai (PVG) 16:20 +1 | Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday Starts on June 3, 2026, year-round |
| A28: Shanghai (PVG) 18:00 – Toronto (YYZ) 19:55 | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday Starts on June 4, 2026, year-round |
Additionally, flight frequency to Prague will be increased with the addition of one flight for a total of four flights per week, from Toronto.
Ponta Delgada Returns from Toronto
Air Canada launches a new direct route to Ponta Delgada, Azores, bringing Canada closer to the island of São Miguel. The flights, operated three times a week on a modern single-aisle aircraft, offer Premium Economy and Economy Class.
| Destination | Days |
|---|---|
| Toronto (YYZ) – Ponta Delgada (PDL) | Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday From June 11, 2026 to September 5, 2026 |
| Ponta Delgada (PDL) – Toronto (YYZ) | Wednesday, Friday and Sunday From June 12, 2026 to September 6, 2026 |
The Vancouver-Bangkok Flight Becomes a Permanent Route
The previously seasonal route between Vancouver and Bangkok will now be year-round, confirming Air Canada as the only North American airline to offer a direct, non-stop flight to Thailand.
| Destination | Days |
|---|---|
| AC65: Vancouver (YVR) 23:20 – Bangkok (BKK) 05:15 +2 | Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday All year round |
| AC66: Bangkok (BKK) 07:15 – Vancouver (YVR) 06:50 | Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday All year round |
New Transborder Routes
Air Canada launches flights to San Antonio and adds new routes between Columbus, Cleveland, and Montreal, making travel to these cities easier and connecting them to its international network.
| Destination | Days |
|---|---|
| AC1019: Toronto (YYZ) 18:20 – San Antonio, Texas (SAT) 21:00 | Monday, Wednesday, and Friday May to October 2026 |
| AC1018: San Antonio, Texas (SAT) 10:30 – Toronto (YYZ) 15:07 | Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday May to October 2026 |
| AC8647: Montreal (YUL) 16:40 – Cleveland (CLE) 18:14 | Daily May to October 2026 |
| AC8648: Cleveland (CLE) 14:40 – Montreal (YUL) 16:25 | Daily May to October 2026 |
| AC8621: Montreal (YUL) 16:40 – Columbus (CMH) 18:39 | Daily May to October 2026 |
| AC8622: Columbus (CMH) 14:40 – Montreal (YUL) 16:22 | Daily May to October 2026 |
A New European Service from Halifax
Air Canada will launch a direct Halifax–Brussels service three times a week, operated on a single-aisle aircraft with Premium Economy and Economy Class.
| Destination | Days |
|---|---|
| Halifax (YHZ) – Brussels (BRU) | Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday From June 18, 2026 to September 5, 2026 |
| Brussels (BRU) – Halifax (YHZ) | Wednesday, Friday and Sunday From June 19, 2026 to September 6, 2026 |
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