Air Canada Adds Four New Europe Routes for Summer 2026

Air Canada is loading up its Summer 2026 schedule with even more flights across the Atlantic, adding new non-stop routes from Montréal (YUL), Toronto (YYZ), and Halifax (YHZ).

With this expansion, the airline says it will operate North America’s second-largest transatlantic network by destination count next summer — a strong flex in an increasingly competitive market.

The new additions include Berlin (BER), Nantes (NTE), Ponta Delgada in the Azores (PDL) , and Brussels (BRU), along with the return of Montréal (YUL) – Tel Aviv (TLV). All flights are now bookable.

Montréal (YUL) to Berlin (BER) – Three Times Weekly

Montréal gets a direct link to Germany’s capital, operating on the Airbus A321XLR — Air Canada’s newest narrowbody with lie-flat seats in Business Class. Service runs July 2–October 10, 2026 (westbound).

If you’ve been waiting for a more efficient way to jump between Montréal and Berlin without a connection, this one checks the box.

Montréal (YUL) to Nantes (NTE) – Three Times Weekly

Also from Montréal, Air Canada adds Nantes — giving Québec-based travellers a convenient new entry point to France’s Loire Valley. Flights run June 10–October 11, 2026 (westbound) on a narrowbody offering Premium Economy and Economy.

This also builds on Air Canada’s steady push into secondary French cities, complementing services to Lyon, Nice, and Toulouse.

Toronto (YYZ) to Ponta Delgada (PDL) – Three Times Weekly

Toronto gets a new summer route to the Azores, specifically Ponta Delgada on São Miguel Island. It’ll operate June 11–September 5, 2026 (westbound) with Premium Economy and Economy cabins.

Given Canada’s large Portuguese diaspora — particularly in the GTA — expect this route to be busy. Ponta Delgada also offers easy onward connections within the Azores for travellers chasing volcano lakes, hot springs, and those Instagram-famous hydrangeas.

Halifax to Brussels – Three Times Weekly

Halifax continues to grow as Atlantic Canada’s European gateway with a new summer route to Brussels, operating June 18–September 5, 2026 (westbound). The service is operated on a narrowbody with Premium Economy and Economy.

Brussels is a helpful Star Alliance hub via Brussels Airlines, opening smooth one-stop connections to Europe and parts of Africa. It joins London Heathrow as Halifax’s second international nonstop.

Montréal (YUL) to Tel Aviv (TLV) Returns for Summer 2026

After a multi-year pause, the Montréal–Tel Aviv seasonal route returns from June 5–October 23, 2026 (westbound), operating on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. This complements the year-round Toronto–Tel Aviv service.

Air Canada’s Growing International Network

These new routes supplement a previously announced slate of expansions for Summer 2026, which includes flights from Montreal to Palma de Mallorca and Catania (Sicily), new service from Toronto to Shanghai (PDG) and Budapest (BUD), and an extension of year-round service to Bangkok (BKK) from Vancouver (YVR).

Air Canada’s robust schedule underlines its strategy of cementing global links and supporting tourism and business ties abroad.

Conclusion

Air Canada’s Summer 2026 expansion keeps raising the bar, giving Canadians more non-stop ways to cross the Atlantic without wrestling with extra layovers. Whether you’re eyeing Berlin, the Loire Valley, the Azores, or Brussels, the options just keep getting better.

With these new offerings, Air Canada not only increases convenience for Canadian travellers but also strengthens its stance as a major global operator out of North America.

All flights are available for booking now, and you can earn and redeem Aeroplan points across this expanded network.