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Air Canada Expands Toronto Global Hub with New International Routes and Destinations in Summer 2027
Air Canada Expands Toronto Global Hub with New International Routes and Destinations in Summer
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MONTREAL - Air Canada today announced an ongoing network expansion at its Toronto global hub with the addition of four new international routes, plus improvements on two celebrated routes. Beginning in Summer 2027, Air Canada will launch new flights from Toronto to Oslo *, Norway ; Shannon , Ireland ; and Nice, France . The airline is also resuming the Toronto to London-Heathrow Day-tripper service, boosting its Toronto to Shanghai flights to daily, and its new Toronto to Guatemala City flights launching this December will operate year-round. * New flights from Toronto to Oslo *, Norway ; Shannon , Ireland ; Nice, France * Toronto to London Heathrow Day-tripper flights return; Toronto to Shanghai flights increase to daily * New Toronto to Guatemala City route launching in December becomes year-round * More international flights to come with Toronto-based Boeing 787-10 fleet arriving at end of year These new services further strengthen Toronto Pearson as Air Canada's largest hub, linking the Greater Toronto Area to over 150 destinations across Canada and around the world. Flights are now available for purchase at aircanada.com, through Air Canada Contact Centres and via travel agents. ' Air Canada continues to expand its global hub at Toronto Pearson into a leading international gateway in North America . Strengthened by the recent addition of several sought-after destinations in Europe , Latin America and Asia , Air Canada's upcoming growth from Canada's largest metropolitan area will unlock the only non-stop flights from North America to Norway , the only non-stop flights from Canada to Shannon , Ireland , and the only non-stop services from Toronto to Nice and Guatemala City . We are also making several highly anticipated capacity enhancements to key markets, including the resumption of the Daytripper service between Toronto and London Heathrow, and boosting our flights between Toronto and Shanghai to daily, further cementing Toronto Pearson's position as Canada's largest global gateway,' said Mark Galardo , Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer, and President, Cargo. ' Air Canada's further expansion at Toronto Pearson reflects the strength of partnership and Pearson's position in connecting Canada to the world,' said Deborah Flint , President and CEO of Toronto Pearson . 'The airline's new service to Oslo , Shannon and Nice , along with enhanced connectivity to other key international destinations, strengthen vital links to global markets. Simply put, this gives passengers more choice. As Canada's largest international hub, Toronto Pearson supports the movement of people, goods and investment that drive economic growth across Ontario and the country. We are excited for this expansion of connectivity that unlocks new opportunities for passengers, businesses and communities.' 'Enabled by the momentum behind our New Frontiers strategy, Toronto Pearson's geographic advantage being at the intersection of major international demand flows, and our growing, modern fleet, Toronto is an important part of our long-term plans. Our expansion plays an important role in connecting our customers, our country and the Americas to the world. Air Canada's continued expansion at Toronto Pearson contributes significantly to the Greater Toronto Area's GDP, supports regional employment, and facilitates the economic opportunities associated with international trade and tourism. Later this year, our Toronto Airbus A321XLR base will open, and we will take delivery of our first Toronto-based Boeing 787-10 aircraft. Expect more exciting Toronto network announcements and further details regarding our initial Boeing 787-10 plans in the coming months,' concluded Mr. Galardo . Air Canada previously announced the addition of new services this winter from Toronto to Quito, Ecuador ; Tenerife, Spain , and year-round operations to Manchester, U.K. and Copenhagen, Denmark . Services to Tenerife, Manchester and Copenhagen will be operated by Air Canada's new Airbus A321XLR aircraft, featuring the airline's new Glowing Hearted interiors. Air Canada's New Toronto Route Schedules** Toronto to Norway's Viking fjords - Air Canada is a leading North America airline in Scandinavia serving three destinations, Oslo , Stockholm and Copenhagen , and is the only North American airline with non-stop flights to Norway . 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 . Flight From To Depart Arrive Days of Operation Season AC940 Toronto (YYZ) Oslo (OSL) 21:30 11:15 +1 day Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun Jun 2, 2027 - Oct. 10, 2027 AC941 Oslo (OSL) Toronto (YYZ) 12:30 14:40 Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat Jun 3, 2027 - Oct. 11, 2027 Toronto to Shannon and the Wild Atlantic Way - Shannon represents Air Canada's second destination in Ireland , complementing the airline's long-standing services to Dublin . Air Canada is the only airline to offer non-stop service between Canada and Shannon , home of Ireland's renowned, magnificent west coast. Air Canada's 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 . Flight From To Depart Arrive Days of Operation Season AC968 Toronto (YYZ) Shannon (SNN) 21:30 09:05 +1 day Tue, Thu, Sat Jun 10, 2027 - Oct. 2, 2027 AC969 Shannon (SNN) Toronto (YYZ) 10:20 12:35 Wed, Fri, Sun Jun 11, 2027 - Oct. 3, 2027 Toronto to the French Riviera - Air Canada is the only airline with non-stop service linking Toronto to Nice , and these services complement the airline's long-standing Montreal - Nice services for a combined daily service to France's top summer vacation spot and one of Europe's leading beach destinations. Air Canada's Toronto- Nice flights will be operated onboard its Airbus A330-300 fleet featuring Air Canada Signature, Premium Economy and Economy cabins, connecting conveniently at its Toronto global hub to a multitude of destinations across North America . Flight From To Depart Arrive Days of Operation Season AC964 Toronto (YYZ) Nice (NCE) 19:30 09:40 +1 day Wed, Sat Jun 16, 2027 - Oct. 23, 2027 AC965 Nice (NCE) Toronto (YYZ) 11:10 14:30 Wed, Sat Jun 16, 2027 - Oct. 23 . 2027 Toronto to the Land of Eternal Spring - Air Canada is the only airline with non-stop service linking Toronto Guatemala City, and this route will launch in early December 2026 and become year-round. The Air Canada's Toronto- Guatemala City flights complement the airline's flights from Montreal - Guatemala City which launched in October 2025 . Air Canada's Toronto- Guatemala City flights will be operated onboard Airbus A330-300 fleet featuring Air Canada Signature, Premium Economy and Economy cabins, connecting conveniently at its Toronto global hub to a multitude of destinations across North America and Europe . Flight From To Depart Arrive Days of Operation Season AC1300 Toronto (YYZ) Guatemala City (GUA) 18:15 21:15 Thu Year-round, begins May 6, 2027 AC1301 Guatemala City (GUA) Toronto (YYZ) 09:30 16:15 Thu Year-round, begins May 6, 2027 Air Canada's London Heathrow Day-tripper - Air Canada's London Heathrow Day-tripper will operate from Toronto, marking the airline's fifth daily flight from Toronto to London Heathrow. Popular for its morning departure time from Toronto, the Daytripper enables customers to fly across the Atlantic during the day and arrive in London in the evening without losing a night of sleep. Air Canada's Daytripper will operate onboard the Airbus A321XLR aircraft featuring Air Canada Signature and Economy cabins, connecting conveniently at its Toronto global hub to a multitude of destinations across North America . Flight From To Depart Arrive Days of Operation Season AC862 Toronto (YYZ) London Heathrow (LHR) Day-tripper 08:30 21:00 Daily Begins May 1 , operates year-round AC863 London Heathrow (LHR) Day-tripper Toronto (YYZ) 11:05 14:45 Daily Begins May 1 , operates year-round *subject to government approval **schedules are subject to change About Air Canada Air Canada is Canada's largest airline, the country's flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network. Headquartered in Montreal, Air Canada provides scheduled service directly to more than 180 airports in Canada, the United States and Internationally on six continents. It holds a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax. Air Canada's Aeroplan program is Canada's premier travel loyalty program, with more than 10 million members worldwide. 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