Air Canada has officially launched a new direct summer route connecting Palma de Mallorca with Montreal, further strengthening transatlantic connectivity between Mallorca and North America.
The new seasonal service, scheduled to commence on June 18, 2026, will operate between Palma de Mallorca Airportand Montréal–Trudeau International Airport, becoming the only nonstop air link currently connecting Canada and Mallorca.
The launch was formally celebrated during a special event at Mallorca Son Moix Stadium, attended by aviation executives, Canadian diplomatic representatives, regional officials, and tourism stakeholders. Among those present were Margaret Skinner, Senior Director of Sales EMEAI at Air Canada, Canadian Consul in Spain Devon Zhang, Bureau du Québec Barcelona Director Maël Solen Picard, and Palma Mayor Jaime Martínez Llabrés.
The new service will operate three times weekly throughout the peak summer travel season, with departures from Palma scheduled every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. Return flights from Montreal will operate on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, offering travellers a direct journey of just over eight hours between the two destinations.
Air Canada stated that the route has been designed to strengthen tourism, business travel, and family connectivity while also improving access to the airline’s wider international network.
Speaking during the launch event, Margaret Skinner said the new route reflects the airline’s ongoing commitment to deepening ties between Spain and Canada while enhancing passenger convenience through seamless long-haul connectivity.
Passengers travelling from Mallorca will also gain access to Air Canada’s broader North American and international network through its Montreal hub, with onward single-ticket connections available to destinations including Toronto, Vancouver, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Cancun, Bogota, and Mexico City.
A key advantage for travellers connecting onward to the United States through Montreal is the availability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection preclearance facilities at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport. This enables passengers to complete immigration formalities before departure and arrive in the United States as domestic travellers, significantly reducing arrival processing times.
The route will be operated using Air Canada’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, offering passengers a choice of Economy, Premium Economy, and the airline’s Signature Class premium cabin experience.
Travellers will also have access to Aeroplan, the carrier’s loyalty programme that allows members to earn and redeem points across Air Canada’s global route network and partner airlines.
The new connection is expected to further boost Mallorca’s growing appeal among North American travellers while simultaneously opening greater opportunities for Spanish travellers seeking direct access to Canada and the wider Americas. Tourism officials and industry stakeholders view the route as an important addition to the Balearic Islands’ international aviation network, particularly during the high-demand summer season.
