{"id":161873,"date":"2025-06-06T03:12:21","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T03:12:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/161873\/"},"modified":"2025-06-06T03:12:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T03:12:21","slug":"air-canada-launches-new-flight-to-europes-tourist-hub","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/161873\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Canada Launches New Flight to Europe&#8217;s Tourist Hub"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>MONTREAL-<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/tag\/air-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Air Canada (AC)<\/a> has launched a new nonstop flight between Montreal (YUL) and Porto (OPO), expanding its reach in Southern Europe.<\/p>\n<p>The new seasonal route marks Air Canada\u2019s second destination in Portugal, enhancing connectivity between North America and Porto (OPO), a UNESCO World Heritage city in northern Portugal.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Air Canada (AC) has launched new nonstop flight between Montreal (YUL) and Porto (OPO), expanding its reach in Southern Europe.\" class=\"wp-image-63339\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1621px-Air_Canada_Airbus_A330-300_C-GFAF_40863239611-1024x682.jpg\"\/>Photo: By BriYYZ from Toronto, Canada \u2013 Air Canada Airbus A330-300 C-GFAF, CC BY-SA 2.0, https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=67447893<\/p>\n<p>Air Canada New Flight<\/p>\n<p>The Air Canada (AC) first flight on the new route, AC928, departed <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Montreal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Montreal (YUL)<\/a> on June 4 at 21:50 and arrived in <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Porto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Porto (OPO)<\/a> the following morning at 09:20.<\/p>\n<p>Operated by Air Canada\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Airbus+A330\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Airbus A330-300<\/a>, this route provides three classes of service, Economy, Premium Economy, and Air Canada Signature Class, offering enhanced comfort, lie-flat seats, and premium amenities.<\/p>\n<p>This new route complements Air Canada\u2019s existing Lisbon flights from both Montreal (YUL) and Toronto (YYZ), establishing Porto (OPO) as its second Portuguese gateway.<\/p>\n<p>The airline\u2019s strategic expansion aligns with demand for leisure and VFR (visiting friends and relatives) travel between Canada and Southern Europe.<\/p>\n<p>Air Canada\u2019s Montreal\u2013Porto flights will run seasonally until August 28, 2025. Outbound flights (AC928) operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, while inbound flights (AC929) depart Porto on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Schedule Overview (2025):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>AC928<\/strong>: Departs Montreal (YUL) at 21:50 \u2013 Arrives Porto (OPO) at 09:20 the next day<br \/><strong>Days<\/strong>: Monday, Wednesday, Saturday<br \/><strong>Dates<\/strong>: June 4 \u2013 August 28<\/li>\n<li><strong>AC929<\/strong>: Departs Porto (OPO) at 11:20 \u2013 Arrives Montreal (YUL) at 13:45<br \/><strong>Days<\/strong>: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday<br \/><strong>Dates<\/strong>: June 5 \u2013 August 26<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The aircraft\u2019s Signature Class offers premium travelers lie-flat seating, gourmet dining, and priority airport services, designed to enhance the long-haul travel experience.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Air Canada Launches New Flight to Europe's Tourist Hub\" class=\"wp-image-63340\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-35.png\"\/>Photo: Markus Eigenheer | Flickr<\/p>\n<p>Expansion in Summer 2025<\/p>\n<p>Porto is one of several new or returning destinations in Air Canada\u2019s 2025 European schedule. Other launches include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Naples (NAP): Inaugurated in May<\/li>\n<li>Ottawa (YOW) to <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=London+Heathrow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">London Heathrow (LHR)<\/a>: Resumed in April<\/li>\n<li>Toronto (YYZ) to Prague (PRG): Begins this week<\/li>\n<li>Montreal (YUL) to <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Edinburgh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Edinburgh (EDI)<\/a>: Starts late June<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These routes reflect Air Canada\u2019s continued investment in its transatlantic network, tailored to meet strong summer travel demand and provide greater access to Europe\u2019s most popular leisure destinations.<\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned with us. Further, follow us on social media for the latest updates.<\/p>\n<p>Join us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/s\/aviationa2z\" rel=\"nofollow\">Telegram Group\u00a0<\/a>for the Latest Aviation Updates. 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