MONTREAL- Air Canada (AC) will significantly expand its Summer 2026 transatlantic schedule, adding new nonstop services from Montréal (YUL), Toronto (YYZ), and Halifax (YHZ) to Berlin (BER), Nantes (NTE), Ponta Delgada (PDL), and Brussels (BRU).
The network growth strengthens leisure and business connectivity while increasing access to key European destinations.
With these additions, Air Canada is positioned to offer North America’s second-largest transatlantic network by destinations next summer, demonstrating strong demand for international travel and continued investments in global market expansion.
Air Canada New Flights to Europe
Air Canada confirmed the seasonal Montréal to Berlin and Montréal to Nantes routes, the Toronto to Ponta Delgada route, and the Halifax to Brussels route, each operating 3 times weekly. Additionally, Montréal to Tel Aviv seasonal flights will resume for Summer 2026.
According to the airline, the expansion directly supports tourism, economic ties, and streamlined onward connections across Europe through Star Alliance partners. Flights are currently open for booking.
This expansion builds on Air Canada’s previously announced Summer 2026 international growth plan, which includes new services to Palma de Mallorca and Catania from Montréal, Shanghai, and Budapest from Toronto, and the extension of Vancouver to Bangkok service to year-round.
In total, the carrier expects to connect Canada to more than 126 global destinations during the season, representing up to 155,000 seats weekly across the Atlantic, Pacific, and South America.
Montréal to Berlin
Air Canada will operate the Montréal to Berlin route three times weekly using the Airbus A321XLR, which features lie-flat seats in Business Class and refreshed Economy cabins.
The service supports both business and tourism demand between Canada and Germany’s capital.
Route Schedule
| From | To | Days of Week | Seasonal Operation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montréal (YUL) | Berlin (BER) | Tue, Thu, Sat | Jul. 2, 2026 – Oct. 10, 2026 |
| Berlin (BER) | Montréal (YUL) | Wed, Fri, Sun | Jul. 3, 2026 – Oct. 11, 2026 |
The service will improve access to Berlin’s political, cultural and technology sectors, enhancing two-way travel opportunities for leisure and corporate passengers.
Montréal to Nantes
The Montréal to Nantes route will operate three times weekly to provide convenient access to France’s Loire Valley, an increasingly popular travel region. The service will use a narrow-body aircraft featuring Premium and Economy cabins.
Route Schedule
| From | To | Days of Week | Seasonal Operation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montréal (YUL) | Nantes (NTE) | Wed, Fri, Sun | Jun. 10, 2026 – Oct. 11, 2026 |
| Nantes (NTE) | Montréal (YUL) | Mon, Thu, Sat | Jun. 11, 2026 – Oct. 12, 2026 |
This route expands travel options beyond Paris and strengthens connectivity for both tourism and visiting friends and relatives travel segments.
Toronto to Ponta Delgada
Air Canada’s Toronto to Ponta Delgada route will operate three times weekly on a narrow-body aircraft configured with Premium and Economy cabins.
The schedule reflects strong cultural and tourism ties between Canada and Portugal.
Route Schedule
| From | To | Days of Week | Seasonal Operation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto (YYZ) | Ponta Delgada (PDL) | Tue, Thu, Sat | Jun. 11, 2026 – Sep. 5, 2026 |
| Ponta Delgada (PDL) | Toronto (YYZ) | Wed, Fri, Sun | Jun. 12, 2026 – Sep. 6, 2026 |
The flight will improve direct access to São Miguel Island in the Azores, supporting leisure travel and enhancing Canada-Portugal connectivity.
Halifax to Brussels (YHZ–BRU)
The new Halifax to Brussels route will operate three times per week on a narrow-body aircraft with Premium and Economy cabins. Brussels offers an important link to Europe and Africa through Brussels Airlines.
Route Schedule
| From | To | Days of Week | Seasonal Operation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax (YHZ) | Brussels (BRU) | Tue, Thu, Sat | Jun. 18, 2026 – Sep. 5, 2026 |
| Brussels (BRU) | Halifax (YHZ) | Wed, Fri, Sun | Jun. 19, 2026 – Sep. 6, 2026 |
This marks Air Canada’s second international destination from Halifax, complementing its London Heathrow service while supporting the region’s transatlantic accessibility.
Montréal to Tel Aviv
The seasonal Montréal to Tel Aviv service resumes June 5, 2026, and complements the existing Toronto to Tel Aviv service.
Flights will be operated on Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft offering Business, Premium Economy, and Economy cabins.
Route Schedule
| From | To | Days of the Week | Seasonal Operation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montréal (YUL) | Tel Aviv (TLV) | Fri, Sun | Jun. 5, 2026 – Oct. 23, 2026 |
| Tel Aviv (TLV) | Montréal (YUL) | Mon, Sat | Jun. 6, 2026 – Oct. 24, 2026 |
The route will support corporate travel, family travel, and tourism between Canada and Israel.
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