Air Canada launches seasonal Toronto-Budapest service

Air Canada launched its direct service from Toronto to Budapest over the weekend, signalling a milestone in the development of transportation connections between Hungary and North America.

The seasonal summer route, active until October 24, operates aboard the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, offering Signature Class, Premium Economy, and Economy cabins, with up to five weekly flights during peak season.

Flights depart Toronto at 7:00 p.m. local time and arrive in Budapest at 9:40 a.m. the following morning, while return flights depart the Hungarian capital at 11:45 a.m. and land in Toronto at 3:05 p.m.

Air Canada is providing 47,680 seats between the two cities during the summer season.

“We are thrilled to be the only carrier offering a non-stop service between Budapest and Toronto, connecting families, tourists and businesses across the Atlantic with ease,” said Rocky Lo, managing director, international sales, Air Canada, in a press release. “This service will also allow Hungarian customers to connect onto Air Canada’s impressive global network, notably into the U.S, the Caribbean, Central and Latin America.”

Francois Berisot, the CEO of Budapest Airport, called the route, which Air Canada last operated in 2019, “one of the most eagerly anticipated connections of this summer season by passengers, whether they are travelling for leisure or business.”

“This connection is the second direct North American destination this summer, which will further strengthen the already extremely strong overseas interest in the Hungarian capital,” said Berisot.

The air link is expected to attract significant interest, as it meets an existing, high level of demand; currently, nearly 90,000 passengers travel between the two countries each year, according to Budapest Airport.

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