Air Canada inaugurates flights to Porto and Prague
Air Canada launches new summer routes to Porto and Prague, expanding its European network and enhancing connectivity from Montreal and Toronto hubs.
MONTREAL – Air Canada's inaugural flight from Montreal arrived in Porto, Portugal. 'We are delighted to be returning to Porto, marking our newest Europe route this summer and second destination in Portugal,' said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer and President, Cargo, Air Canada. 'We design routes like this one to appeal to our customers throughout our North American network, with convenient travel options at our Montreal hub. A world heritage city and gateway to Portugal's northern region, Porto offers an array of history, culture, outdoor adventures, and gastronomic experiences. Whether customers are visiting friends, family or exploring Southern Europe, we look forward to welcoming our customers onboard our Portugal flights.'
Porto is Air Canada's second destination in Portugal, complementing its existing flights from Montreal and Toronto to Lisbon. Other new Europe routes celebrated this summer include the launch of its Naples route in May and the return of the Ottawa to London LHR route in April. This week, Air Canada will also be inaugurating its Toronto to Prague route and, at the end of June, its Montreal to Edinburgh route.
Schedule
Flight
Departs
Arrives
Days of Week
2025 Operating dates
AC928
Montreal 21:50
Porto 9:20 +1 day
Mon, Wed, Sat
June 4 to Aug. 28
AC929
Porto 11:20
Montreal 13:45
Tues, Thu, Sun
June 5 to Aug. 26
The Porto flights will be operated on Air Canada's Airbus 330-300. Customers can choose from three classes of service: Economy, Premium Economy, and Air Canada Signature Class, offering customers superior comfort and convenience in an exclusive cabin, with spacious lie-flat seating, personalized service, fine cuisine, extra baggage allowance and access to priority airport services.
Flights to Prague
Air Canada's newest international flight from Toronto took off and has arrived in Prague, Czech Republic. 'We are excited to return to Prague, our newest Europe destination now added to our global network,' said Mark Galardo. 'Our flights connect two countries, facilitating travel, tourism and trade. We design routes like this one to appeal to our customers throughout our North American network, with convenient travel options at our Toronto hub. Whether people are visiting family and friends in Prague, exploring its celebrated architecture, bohemian history and rich culture, or customers from Central Europe visiting and exploring Canada from coast to coast, our flights make discovering all that our two countries offer easier than ever.'
Prague is the latest new Europe route Air Canada has launched this summer. The airline inaugurated its Montreal to Porto route earlier this week, celebrated the launch of its Naples route in May, and marked the return of the Ottawa to London LHR route in April. At the end of June, Air Canada will be inaugurating its Montreal to Edinburgh route.
Schedule
Flight
Departs
Arrives
Days of Week
2025 Operating dates
AC934
Toronto 21:40
Prague 12:10 +1 day
Tues, Fri, Sun
June 6 to Sep. 28
AC935
Prague 13:40
Toronto 16:50
Mon, Wed, Sat
June 7 to Sep. 29
The Prague flights will be operated on Air Canada's Airbus 330-300. Customers can choose from three classes of service: Economy, Premium Economy, and Air Canada Signature Class, offering customers superior comfort and convenience in an exclusive cabin, with spacious lie-flat seating, personalized service, fine cuisine, extra baggage allowance and access to priority airport services.
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