Air Canada’s New Montreal Europe Routes Create More Options for Toronto Travelers

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Air Canada is adding two new Europe routes from Montreal for summer 2027, giving travelers in the Toronto market another way to reach Dubrovnik, Croatia, and Basel, Switzerland. The airline is also expanding its Toronto network with new nonstop flights to Oslo, Shannon and Nice.

For Toronto travelers, the announcement is a network change to plan around—not an operational disruption. The new Montreal routes are scheduled for next summer and are subject to government approval and possible schedule changes.

What Happened

Air Canada announced that its Montreal transatlantic hub will receive new seasonal service to Dubrovnik and Basel in summer 2027. The Dubrovnik route is scheduled to operate three times weekly from May 11 through October 23, 2027.

The Montreal–Basel service is scheduled to run from June 16 through October 23, 2027, with return service continuing through October 24. The announcement identifies both routes as new services from Montreal to Europe.

Air Canada also announced separate new nonstop service from Toronto to Oslo, Shannon and Nice for the same summer season. That means the airline’s expansion is not limited to Montreal, although the two newly announced destinations—Dubrovnik and Basel—are being added from Montreal rather than Toronto.

The Montreal–Dubrovnik flights are expected to connect at Montreal with destinations across North America. That gives the route relevance to travelers starting outside Quebec, including passengers considering a Toronto–Montreal connection to access the new service.

What This Means for Travelers

Toronto passengers looking for Air Canada’s new Dubrovnik or Basel service should not expect a comparable nonstop option from Toronto based on this announcement. They may instead need to consider a routing through Montreal, depending on the itinerary and availability when bookings open or are updated.

That creates a choice between using the new Montreal services or selecting one of Air Canada’s new Toronto routes. Oslo, Shannon and Nice will be available as separate Toronto nonstop options for summer 2027, while Dubrovnik and Basel are tied to the airline’s Montreal network in the announcement.

The new Dubrovnik service is particularly notable for travelers planning a seasonal trip to Croatia, as it is scheduled to operate across much of the summer period. Basel service begins later, in mid-June, and is scheduled through late October. Exact travel options will depend on the airline’s published inventory, connection timings and any later schedule adjustments.

The announcement should not be interpreted as evidence of widespread dissatisfaction among Toronto passengers. Although travelers seeking the two new Montreal destinations will not have a comparable Air Canada nonstop service from Toronto, the characterization that passengers have been “snubbed” is subjective and has not been independently established.

This is also not a warning about flights operating now. The routes are planned for summer 2027, so travelers with trips in the near term should not expect an immediate change to their itineraries because of this announcement.

What Travelers Should Do Now

Travelers considering Dubrovnik or Basel for summer 2027 should first compare the available departure points. A Montreal departure may offer access to the new Air Canada services, while a Toronto departure may be more convenient for travelers whose plans fit the airline’s new Oslo, Shannon or Nice routes.

Before booking, check Air Canada’s published schedule directly and confirm whether the route is available for the dates required. The announced schedules remain subject to government approval and changes, so travelers should verify the operating dates and connection details before making firm plans.

Toronto passengers considering a Montreal connection should allow time to review the complete itinerary, including the Toronto–Montreal segment and the onward transatlantic flight. Confirm the final routing with the airline, particularly if the trip involves separate bookings or changes after the initial reservation.

Travelers who have already booked a 2027 itinerary should monitor their reservation and contact Air Canada directly if the airline later changes the routing or schedule. There is no verified indication that existing Toronto flights are being disrupted by the announcement.

For trips to Dubrovnik, note that the announced Montreal service is scheduled to run three times weekly rather than daily. Date flexibility may therefore be important when comparing itineraries. Basel travelers should likewise check the seasonal operating window, which begins June 16 and runs through October 23, with return service through October 24.

What Is Confirmed

Air Canada has announced new summer 2027 service from Montreal to Dubrovnik and Basel.

The Montreal–Dubrovnik route is scheduled three times weekly from May 11 through October 23, 2027. Montreal–Basel service is scheduled from June 16 through October 23, with return service through October 24.

Air Canada has separately announced new Toronto nonstop routes to Oslo, Shannon and Nice. The Montreal–Dubrovnik flights are planned to connect at Montreal with destinations across North America.

The schedules are future plans and remain subject to government approval and change.

Sources

Primary sources

• Ready for Take-off: Air Canada Expands Global Reach with New Routes and Flights to Asia, Europe and Latin America
• Air Canada Expands Toronto Global Hub with New International Routes and Destinations in Summer 2027

Independent reporting

• Dubrovnik Lands First Direct Canada Flights in More Than 40 Years as Air Canada Announces Montreal Route
• Air Canada NS27 Intercontinental Network Changes – 03SEP26

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