Air Canada restarts and expands its seasonal schedule between of Athens and Canada for the summer season 2026, offering daily flights to Montreal and TorontoThis year, the program starts a few weeks earlier than last year. During the peak summer season, Montreal-Athens flights will operate up to 10 times a week, while Toronto-Athens flights will operate up to 11 times a week.
“Air Canada is delighted to be resuming its flights to Athens for the 2026 summer season, offering more choice and greater convenience to travellers between Greece and North America,” said Stefano Casaregola, Regional Manager for Italy, Greece and Cyprus. “Our flights strengthen an important bridge between Greece and Canada – connecting families, supporting business and encouraging cultural exchange.”
The resumption of flights coincides with Canada's official recognition of March as "Greek Heritage Month" (Hellenic Heritage Month), honoring the deep historical roots, cultural legacy and enduring contribution of Greek Canadians across the country.
With our expanded schedule, three seat classes, and seamless connections via Montreal and Toronto, Air Canada remains the preferred choice for travel between Greece and Canada.
Flights to and from Athens are scheduled to offer easy connections via Montreal and Toronto to destinations throughout Canada, the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean and South America.”
Ioanna Papadopoulou, Director of Communications & Marketing at Athens International Airport, stated:
“We are particularly pleased that Air Canada is restarting and strengthening its program to Athens International Airport for the summer 2026 season. The Canadian market continues to record strong momentum, with Athens constantly gaining ground in the preferences of Canadian travelers. Particularly important is the fact that this year the program starts one month earlier than last year, substantially contributing to the lengthening of the tourist season and the reduction of seasonality. We warmly thank our airline partner for its trust and we remain firmly committed to supporting its development plans in the Athens market.”
Passengers continuing their journey to the United States via Montreal or Toronto also benefit from U.S. pre-entry screening facilities. (US Pre-Clearance) in Canada, which allow for faster passport control and arrival in the US as domestic flight passengers.
The flights will be operated by aircraft of the type Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Boeing 777 Air Canada, which offer three seat categories:
- Air Canada Signature Class with fully reclining seats (lie-flat),
upgraded culinary options and priority services
- Premium Economy with wider seats and enhanced meal service
- Economy Class with free meals and individual entertainment screens
About Air Canada
Air Canada, Canada's largest airline and a founding member of Star Alliance, offers scheduled flights to more than 180 airports in Canada, the United States, and internationally on six continents.
