Air Canada has officially launched new seasonal flights between Montreal (YUL) and Porto, Portugal (OPO), marking its return to the northern Portuguese city.
The inaugural flight departed Montreal on June 4 and arrived in Porto June 5.
“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.
“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.”
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The route adds to Air Canada’s existing flights to Lisbon (LIS) from both Montreal and Toronto (YYZ).
In addition to Porto, Air Canada recently launched flights from Toronto to Naples (NAP) and resumed service from Ottawa (YOW) to London Heathrow (LHR).
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This week, it will also begin service from Toronto to Prague (PRG), followed by a new Montreal–Edinburgh (EDI) flights starting later in June.
Flights between Montreal and Porto will run three times a week—on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays—until August 28. The return flights from Porto to Montreal are scheduled for Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, concluding on August 26.
The service is operated on an Airbus A330-300, offering Economy, Premium Economy, and Signature Class cabins. The aircraft features lie-flat seating in the premium cabin, along with upgraded dining and priority services.
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Flight Schedule (2025):
- AC928 departs Montreal at 21:50, arrives in Porto at 09:20 (+1 day) – operated on Mon, Wed, Sat
- AC929 departs Porto at 11:20, arrives in Montreal at 13:45 – operated on Tues, Thu, Sun
Flight information and international travel requirements at aircanada.com and Air Canada's Travel Ready Hub
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