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Air Canada First Flight from Vancouver Lands in Dubai

Air Canada First Flight from Vancouver Lands in Dubai

MONERAL- Air Canada (AC) inaugural flight that took off from Vancouver (YVR) on October 28 has successfully landed in Dubai (DXB), establishing a vital link between Western Canada and the Middle East.

The Canadian Airline is thrilled to introduce its latest international route, connecting Vancouver and Dubai. These two cities are renowned globally for their iconic landmarks, rich cultural heritage, entertainment offerings, and leisure experiences.

Air Canada (AC) inaugural flight that took off from Vancouver (YVR) on October 28 has successfully landed in Dubai (DXB), establishing a vital link between Western Canada and the Middle East.
Photo: Air Canada

Air Canada Vancouver to Dubai Flight

This route not only brings together two major international airports but also offers its customers unparalleled travel options and convenience, whether they are traveling for leisure, visiting loved ones, or conducting business.

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At YVR, the flight schedules have been thoughtfully designed to seamlessly connect with various destinations in Alberta, BC, and the western USA.

“In collaboration with our codeshare and frequent flyer partner, Emirates (EK), Dubai serves as a gateway to a multitude of destinations across the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, and East Africa,” said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President of revenue and Network Planning, at Air Canada.

“Dubai offers an exciting, non-stop service to YVR. In addition to its inherent appeal, this new Dubai route will enhance connectivity between Vancouver and regions like India and North Africa,” commented Tamara Vrooman, President and CEO of Vancouver Airport Authority.

She continued, “I extend my gratitude to Air Canada for their ongoing commitment to YVR as the primary transpacific hub. We’re excited to embrace this new route, forging connections between Western Canada and the United Arab Emirates to the advantage of our community and its economic prosperity.”

Air Canada (AC) inaugural flight that took off from Vancouver (YVR) on October 28 has successfully landed in Dubai (DXB), establishing a vital link between Western Canada and the Middle East.
Photo: By Bidgee, CC BY-SA 3.0 au, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=95635693

Expanding Global Reach

Dubai Airports is thrilled to include Vancouver among our ever-expanding array of global destinations, thanks to the launch of Air Canada’s new service. Departing conveniently from Dubai International (DXB).

Air Canada’s fresh flight offerings create a seamless connection between Canada’s West Coast and Dubai.

This extension complements Air Canada’s current daily route between DXB and Toronto, underscoring our dedication to welcoming more travelers to Dubai and further enhancing our expanding worldwide connectivity,” stated Rob Whitehouse, Vice President of Research at Dubai Airports.

FlightFromToMon, Tue, Thur, SatDepartureTimeArrivalTimeFlightBegins
AC78YVR(Vancouver)DXB(Dubai)Mon, Wed, Thur, Sat21:1500:05 (+2days)Oct. 30, 2023
AC79DXB(Dubai)YVR(Vancouver)Oct. 28, 202302:0505:55Oct. 30,2023

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