Air Canada Announces Expansion of its International Network from Toronto
Air Canada has announced a significant expansion of its international network from its primary hub at Toronto Pearson Airport. Starting in the summer of 2026, the airline will resume non-stop flights to Shanghai and Budapest, in addition to launching new service to Prague, thereby enhancing its connectivity to over 150 destinations across Canada and the world.
Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, and President of Cargo at Air Canada, highlighted: “Our global growth will solidify Toronto Pearson’s position as the leading international hub on the continent. Following the new flights launched this winter to Rio de Janeiro, Lima, Cartagena, and vacation destinations in Mexico and the Caribbean, in 2026 we will resume two flagship routes to Shanghai and Budapest.”
Galardo added that the new Boeing 787-10 and Airbus A321XLR aircraft, scheduled for delivery in the coming years, will initially be based in Toronto. This strategy is designed to boost international trade, generate employment, and expand connectivity opportunities.
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Air Canada’s International Routes from Toronto
New Summer 2026 Routes
- Toronto – Budapest: Will operate four times per week from June 5 to October 24, 2026.
- Toronto – Shanghai: Year-round non-stop service starting June 3, 2026.
- Toronto – Prague: An additional increase, reaching four weekly frequencies in 2026.
New Winter 2025 Routes
- Toronto – Rio de Janeiro: Three times per week, from December 4, 2025, to March 27, 2026.
- Toronto – Lima: Two weekly frequencies, from December 5, 2025, to March 27, 2026.
- Toronto – Cartagena: Weekly service, from December 20, 2025, to April 11, 2026.
- Toronto – Puerto Escondido: Once per week, from December 17, 2025, to April 8, 2026.
- Toronto – Pointe-à-Pitre: Once per week, from December 20, 2025, to April 11, 2026.
- Toronto – Guadalajara: Three times per week, from November 4, 2025, to April 29, 2026.
Upcoming Resumption of Service to Tel Aviv
In addition to the new routes, Air Canada confirmed it will shortly resume its direct service from Toronto to Tel Aviv, further strengthening the airline’s presence in key international markets.
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