The route will be the first-ever nonstop air service between Canada and Norway, marking a significant milestone in efforts to strengthen Norway\u2019s long-haul connectivity and open up new international markets.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The new service is planned as a seasonal route operating from early June through late October 2027, with four weekly flights between Oslo and Toronto. For Norwegian travelers, the route provides direct access to Canada\u2019s largest city, while Toronto serves as a major hub offering convenient onward connections throughout North America.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Passengers continuing to destinations in the United States will also benefit from Toronto\u2019s efficient transfer facilities, including U.S. preclearance services before onward departure to U.S. destinations.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2013 This is extremely positive news for Avinor, the Norwegian tourism industry, and everyone seeking stronger connections between Norway and North America. A direct route to Toronto has long been an important objective, and we are delighted that Air Canada is now planning to invest in Oslo and Norway. The route provides a new link to an important market and sends a clear signal that Norway is an attractive destination for new long-haul services, said Joachim Lupnaav Johnsen, Director Commercial Management and Development.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Four\u00a0Weekly\u00a0Flights\u00a0<\/p>\n
Air Canada plans to operate the route using the Airbus A321XLR, a new-generation long-range aircraft with 182 seats. The service is currently scheduled to operate four times weekly on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The\u00a0flight\u00a0is\u00a0planned\u00a0to\u00a0depart\u00a0Toronto at 8:30 p.m.,\u00a0arriving\u00a0in Oslo at 10:00 a.m.\u00a0the\u00a0following\u00a0day. The\u00a0return\u00a0service is\u00a0scheduled\u00a0to\u00a0depart\u00a0Oslo at 12:15 p.m.,\u00a0arriving\u00a0in Toronto at 2:20 p.m.\u00a0local\u00a0time.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2013 Air Canada is bolstering its position in Scandinavia with the addition of Oslo, expanding our network to be the only North American carrier to serve all three Scandinavian capitals, said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer and President, Cargo.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2013 By\u00a0leveraging\u00a0the long-range performance of our next-generation Airbus A321XLR\u00a0aircraft, and as the only carrier to\u00a0directly link\u00a0Canada and Norway, this expansion unlocks more opportunities for\u00a0travellers\u00a0across our global network and reflects our continued confidence in the region.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Important for\u00a0Inbound\u00a0Tourism\u00a0<\/p>\n
Canada represents an attractive market for Norwegian tourism. A direct route from Toronto will make Norway more accessible to Canadian and American travelers and could help generate increased visitor traffic to Oslo and destinations throughout the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2013 Accessibility and direct air services are essential for developing Norway as an international destination. A new route from Canada to Norway will make it easier for Canadian travelers to choose Norway and strengthen the opportunities for Norway\u2019s tourism industry in a market with significant potential, said Aase Marthe Horrigmo, Director of Tourism at Innovation Norway.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hoping\u00a0for a\u00a0World Cup\u00a0Boost\u00a0<\/p>\n
In recent years, Avinor has worked strategically to expand Norway\u2019s long-haul route network and develop new international markets. The Toronto service is one of the first new long-haul routes connecting Oslo with a new intercontinental market in many years and could be an important step toward securing additional direct links between Norway and North America.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2013 For Norway as a destination, accessibility is crucial. When a major North American network carrier chooses Oslo, it strengthens both the national hub airport and Norway\u2019s international position. The timing is also excellent. Interest in Norway as a destination has grown significantly, and we hope the FIFA World Cup in North America will help generate even more interest. Our ambition is for this route to be the first of several new connections to Norway in the years ahead, said Lupnaav Johnsen.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Facts\u00a0<\/p>\n
Route: Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) \u2013 Oslo Airport (OSL)\u00a0\u00a0
Airline: Air Canada\u00a0
Planned\u00a0launch\u00a0from OSL:\u00a03\u00a0June 2027\u00a0
Planned\u00a0season:\u00a0Early\u00a0June to late\u00a0October\u00a02027\u00a0
Frequency: Four\u00a0weekly\u00a0flights\u00a0
Operating\u00a0days:\u00a0Monday,\u00a0Tuesday,\u00a0Thursday, and Saturday\u00a0
Aircraft: Airbus A321XLR\u00a0
Capacity: 182 seats\u00a0
Scheduled\u00a0flight\u00a0times: Toronto \u2013 Oslo: 8:30 p.m. \u2013 10:00 a.m. (+1\u00a0day)\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The route will be the first-ever nonstop air service between Canada and Norway, marking a significant milestone in…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":159063,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[85],"tags":[157,156],"class_list":["post-159062","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-oslo","tag-norway","tag-oslo"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@dk\/117209970994925832","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/159062","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=159062"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/159062\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/159063"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=159062"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=159062"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=159062"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}