Air Canada's inaugural flight from Vancouver to Dubai took off on October 28, linking Western Canada with the Middle East.
"We are very pleased to launch Air Canada's newest international route connecting Vancouver and Dubai. Not only are both cities two of the top cosmopolitan destinations worldwide renowned for their extraordinary landmarks, rich culture, entertainment and leisure adventures, this route links two global hub airports to offer customers unparalleled travel options and conveniences beyond, whether travelling for leisure, visiting friends and family, or for business,” said Mark Galardo, EVP, Revenue and Network Planning, at Air Canada.
“At YVR, our flights have been built to conveniently connect to and from destinations in Alberta, BC and the western USA. In Dubai, in cooperation with our codeshare and frequent flyer partner Emirates, a multitude of destinations across the Middle East, Indian subcontinent and East Africa are available."
Air Canada's service to Dubai (Photo Credit: Air Canada)
"Dubai is an exciting destination for non-stop service to YVR. While exciting in its own right, this new Dubai service will also facilitate connections between Vancouver and the region, India and North Africa," said Tamara Vrooman, President and CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority.
"I would like to thank Air Canada for their continued investment in YVR as their premier transpacific hub. We are thrilled to welcome this new route and connect Western Canada with the United Arab Emirates for the benefit of our community and the economy that supports it," Vrooman added.
| Flight | From | To |
Day of
Operation | Departure Time |
Arrival Time | Flight
Begins |
| AC78 | YVR (Vancouver) | DXB (Dubai) | Mon, Tue, Thur, Sat | 21:15 | 00:05 (+2 days) | Oct. 28, 2023 |
| AC79 | DXB (Dubai) | YVR (Vancouver) | Mon, Wed, Thur, Sat | 02:05 | 05:55 | Oct. 30, 2023 |
The Vancouver and Dubai flights are operated with Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft featuring three cabins of service, including Signature Class with lie-flat seats, Premium Economy and Economy Class.
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