Direct from Montreal: Air Canada connects Palma four times a week

Direct from Montreal — Air Canada makes Palma more reachable

The island becomes a bit more connected: from 17 June 2026, Air Canada plans to offer a regular direct connection between Montreal and Palma de Mallorca. Four nonstop flights per week are not a short-term test project but a clear signal: Mallorca is on the North America map and has been covered in detail in Air Canada connects Palma nonstop with Montreal from 2026 – opportunity or short-lived experiment?.

Flight days, times and flight duration

Departures from Montreal are scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 18:45 local time. Return flights from Palma depart on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 12:15. The pure flight time is about 7 hours 40 minutes towards Spain and around 8 hours 55 minutes back to Canada. Times that are attractive for families as well as business travelers: no absurdly early take-offs, no landings in the middle of the night.

Why an A321XLR matters

An Airbus A321XLR specifications is expected to be used on the route — a single-aisle jet with long-range capability. For Mallorca this means: a modern cabin, fewer transfers, and often better fares than classic wide-body aircraft. And for passengers: a more relaxed boarding experience, more direct connections and the chance for new travel times for arrivals and departures.

What the new connection triggers locally

At the airport access road you can already hear quiet signs of hope: taxi drivers talking about additional rides in the off-season; hoteliers on the Passeig designing new package deals for Canadian guests; owners of small bodegas considering how to place Mallorcan wine with wine lovers in Montreal. A direct Atlantic bridge means more than just a few seats — it changes routines.

So far there have already been seasonal direct flights from North America, for example from New York. With Air Canada there is now an additional North America route that reduces dependence on connecting flights and makes the island significantly more attractive for travelers from eastern Canada; see also Palma Bets on Canada and Abu Dhabi — How Many Visitors Can the City Still Handle? for analysis of visitor flows.

Opportunities for the low season and the local economy

The real opportunity may lie in the months outside the high season. When families in Quebec hope for a week of sun or business people plan short meetings on the island — that is when hotels with flexible offers, small restaurants that want to export regional products, and tour operators marketing city trips to Palma as a short break will benefit. A direct connection creates reliability.

Real advantages — and a few realities

Of course, travel remains vulnerable: delays, waits at security and crowded baggage carousels are known here as elsewhere. In the end, the interaction of the airline, Palma de Mallorca Airport (AENA) information and local service providers determines how smoothly the first weeks go. But: from my observation at the Plaça Major — over an espresso and the distant toll of the church bell — people are happy about every new chance to welcome guests even in quieter months.

Practical tips for travelers

Those who want to use the connection should keep a few things in mind: booking early pays off, especially for certain weekdays. Compare departure days — sometimes one direction is noticeably faster. Check baggage rules for the A321XLR and consider travel insurance for long-haul flights. And very importantly: check passport requirements for travel and electronic travel authorization (eTA) for Canada before departure if required.

I will keep an eye on the first flights — and look forward to when the aircraft allows passengers a little nap over the Bay of Biscay. If you fly along: write to me about your impressions. With every direct flight the island becomes a bit more connected — and the honking and chatter at the airport will get a little more international.