Canada & Mongolia expand air transport agreement to allow direct flights

The Government of Canada has announced an expanded air transport agreement with Mongolia, which will allow for direct flights between Canada and Mongolia for the first time.

The expanded agreement also includes up to three weekly passenger-combination flights per country, unlimited weekly all-cargo flights and open fifth freedom rights for all-cargo flights (the ability to operate flights between two foreign countries as long as the flight either starts or ends in the airline's home country)

"Mongolia is an emerging market and I'm pleased to see this expanded air transport agreement, which will unlock exciting new opportunities for travellers and businesses in both our countries,” said Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, in a press release Friday (July 3).

"Canada's expanded air transport agreement with Mongolia will strengthen our two-way commercial ties and create new opportunities for Canadian businesses and exporters, supporting Canada's trade diversification agenda and leading to a more connected and prosperous global economy."

The Canada-Mongolia Air Transport Agreement was originally concluded in 2018. This is the first expansion of the agreement.

Canada has air transport agreements or arrangements covering more than 125 countries. 

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