Air Canada: Return of Non-Stop Flights from Athens to Toronto and Montreal

Ioanna Papadopoulou, Director of Communication & Marketing, Athens International Airport; Neil Swain, Commercial Counselor / Conseiller, Embassy of Canada; and Stefano Casaregola, Air Canada, Regional Manager Sales Greece.

Air Canada on Monday resumed non-stop services between Greece and Canada.

“We are truly excited to be welcoming Air Canada back to Athens, this year earlier than ever before,” said Ioanna Papadopoulou, Director, Communications & Marketing of Athens International Airport (AIA).

The seasonal service of Canada’s flag carrier between Athens and Toronto will operate between March 28-November 20. The seasonal service between the Greek capital and Montreal will be offered between March 29-November 21. Both services will operate daily during the summer peak.

“With our direct links to Montreal and Toronto resumed for the summer period 2022, the connectivity of our airport, our city and our country is tremendously enhanced, with the traveling public being able to once more enjoy Air Canada’s high level of services,” Papadopoulou added.

Air Canada flights from Athens to Toronto and Montreal will be operated by Air Canada mainline with Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, accommodating 450 passengers, with a choice of three classes of service: Economy, Premium Economy and Air Canada Signature Class which features lie-flat seating.

All flights are timed to optimise connectivity to Air Canada’s extensive North American network, including 46 airports in the US.

The team of Athens International Airport with the crew of Air Canada.

“This is very exciting news for our customers in Greece who can start planning their next trip to rediscover Canada,” said Stefano Casaregola, Air Canada Regional Manager Sales Greece.

“Our non-stop flights from Athens to Toronto and Montreal will provide our customers in Greece with a direct link to Canada and beyond, as countries reopen and border measures ease around the world for vaccinated travellers.”

Air Canada is Canada’s largest domestic and international airline and a founding member of Star Alliance.