Biggest-Ever Expansion to Air Canada’s Intercontinental Network for Summer 2027

Air Canada will add five new international destinations and seven new routes for summer 2027, along with increased schedules on key markets.

The Highlights

• From its Vancouver trans-Pacific hub, Air Canada will launch year-round services to Guangzhou, China. 
• From its Toronto global hub, the airline will begin service to Oslo, Norway; Shannon, Ireland; and Nice, France, while resuming the London Heathrow Daytripper, boosting its Shanghai flights to daily, and its new Guatemala City flights that begin this December will be extended year-round. 
• From its Montréal trans-Atlantic hub, Air Canada will launch services to Basel, Switzerland; and Dubrovnik, Croatia, while its Tenerife, Lima and Guatemala City flights will extend to year-round.

“Summer 2027 marks the most extensive intercontinental expansion in Air Canada’s history, cementing our position as the second largest North American carrier by global destinations served,” said Mark Galardo, EVP & Chief Commercial Officer. 

“As Canada’s flag carrier, we are further investing to better connect and position our country as an important intersection of major international demand flows under our New Frontiers strategy. From the expansive trade hub in the Pearl River Delta to the relaxing Adriatic coastline, each of our five new destinations and many schedule enhancements support commerce and tourism and create exciting new opportunities for people to explore the world.”

Galardo adds that the new routes leverage the opportunities enabled by a growing fleet of Airbus A321XLR and wide-body aircraft. With more new aircraft arriving shortly, the airline promises more network announcements in the coming months.

For summer 2027, Air Canada plans to operate more than 125 international routes, representing up to 169,000 seats weekly from Canada to more than 85 international destinations across the Atlantic, Pacific, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America. This represents a more than eight per cent increase in available seat miles in these regions over summer 2026.

More Details & Flight Schedules

Vancouver’s Newest Link to China’s Commercial & Culinary Hub

Representing Air Canada’s third destination in mainland China, Air Canada will be the only North American carrier to serve Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province in the Pearl River Delta, a leading region for manufacturing and high-tech innovation in China. Flights to Guangzhou will operate onboard the airline’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet featuring Air Canada Signature, Premium Economy and Economy cabins.

Toronto to Norway’s Viking Fjords

Air Canada’s Oslo flights will be operated onboard its new Airbus A321XLR fleet featuring two cabins including the premium Air Canada Signature cabin with lie-flat seats. Flights have been scheduled to connect conveniently at its Toronto global hub to a multitude of destinations across North America.

Toronto to Shannon & the Wild Atlantic Way

Shannon represents Air Canada’s second destination in Ireland, complementing the airline’s long-standing services to Dublin. Shannon flights will be operated onboard its new Airbus A321XLR fleet featuring two cabins including the premium Air Canada Signature cabin with lie-flat seats. Flights have been scheduled to connect conveniently at its Toronto global hub to a multitude of destinations across North America.

Toronto to the French Riviera 

Air Canada will be the only airline with non-stop service linking Toronto to Nice, with these services complementing the airline’s long-standing Montréal-Nice services for a combined daily service to France’s top summer vacation spot. Toronto-Nice flights will be operated onboard its Airbus A330-300 fleet featuring Air Canada Signature, Premium Economy and Economy cabins, connecting convenient at its Toronto global hub to a multitude of destinations across North America.

Montréal to Basel and the Heart of Europe 

Air Canada is the only North American airline to serve all three major cities in Switzerland: Zurich, Geneva and Basel and the only Canadian carrier with a premium lie-flat business product to serve Basel. Air Canada’s Basel flights will be operated onboard its new Airbus A321XLR fleet featuring two cabins including the premium Air Canada Signature cabin with lie-flat seats. Flights have been scheduled to connect conveniently at its Montréal trans-Atlantic hub to a multitude of destinations across North America.

Montréal to the Pearl of the Adriatic Coast 

Air Canada will be the only Canadian carrier with a premium, lie-flat business class product to Dubrovnik and the Croatian Riviera. With strong premium leisure travel demand, Air Canada’s flights will be operated onboard its Boeing 787 Dreamliners featuring Signature, Premium Economy and Economy cabins. Air Canada’s Dubrovnik flights will connect at its Montréal trans-Atlantic hub to a multitude of destinations across North America.

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