Air Canada Montreal to Palma: The First Direct Flight from Canada to Mallorca

On 17 June 2026, Air Canada operated the first nonstop flight between Montreal–Trudeau International Airport and Palma de Mallorca Airport. It is only the second time in history that a North American airline has flown direct to the Balearic Islands — and it marks the commercial debut of Air Canada's Airbus A321XLR, the most technically significant new narrowbody aircraft in a generation.

For anyone planning a trip from Canada to Mallorca, or for property owners on the island with family and friends across the Atlantic, this is the most consequential change in transatlantic access to the Balearics in years.

The Route in Detail

The Montreal–Palma service operates four times a week and runs through to 23 October 2026, covering the full peak Mediterranean summer season and extending into autumn. Departures from Montreal leave in the evening and arrive in Palma the following morning, which means you land with a full day ahead of you.

Economy fares start from around 780 CAD one-way. Business class — which on this aircraft features lie-flat seating, a first for Air Canada on a narrowbody — is bookable with Aeroplan points from 60,000 points one-way.

The only other North American airline currently flying nonstop to Palma is United Airlines, which operates a seasonal service from Newark. Every other carrier from Canada, the United States and Mexico requires a connection through a European hub. The Montreal–Palma route cuts that out entirely.

The Aircraft: Why the A321XLR Matters

The Airbus A321XLR is the longest-range single-aisle commercial aircraft ever built. Its extended range — around 8,700 kilometres — makes routes like Montreal to Palma possible without the operating costs of a widebody jet. That is why airlines can now profitably serve what were previously considered too-small markets for transatlantic flying.

Air Canada's configuration on the Montreal–Palma route is notable: the A321XLR is the first narrowbody in the Air Canada fleet to carry a proper lie-flat business class cabin. That changes the calculus for premium travellers crossing the Atlantic, who previously had to route through larger hubs to access flatbed seats.

For Mallorca, the significance is straightforward. The island now has its first scheduled lie-flat transatlantic service from North America.

What This Means for Mallorca

Southwest Mallorca has long attracted British, German and Scandinavian buyers. The North American market has been smaller — not because of lack of interest, but because of the friction involved in getting here. A connecting flight through Madrid, London or Frankfurt adds hours and complexity to what is already a long journey from the east coast of Canada.

Direct access changes that. It makes Mallorca a realistic weekend-plus destination for Canadians, and it opens the island to a new category of buyer: North Americans who have heard about Mallorca for years but never quite made the trip because getting here was too cumbersome.

Property enquiries from the US and Canada have been growing steadily. The blog covered the specifics of buying property in Mallorca as an American earlier this year. Many of the same rules apply to Canadian buyers: no restrictions on foreign ownership, a straightforward buying process, and a legal framework that is well-established for international purchasers.

Getting from Palma Airport to the Southwest

Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) is one of the busiest in Spain by summer passenger numbers. It sits on the southeastern edge of Palma, roughly 8 kilometres from the city centre and around 25 kilometres from Santa Ponsa by road via the Via de Cintura and the Ma-1 motorway.

The drive from the airport to the southwest takes between 25 and 40 minutes depending on traffic. In peak summer, taxi queues at the airport can be long — pre-booking a transfer is sensible if you're arriving with luggage. Car hire desks are in the arrivals terminal, and the free TIB bus network connects the airport to Palma centre.

How to Book

Tickets for the Montreal–Palma route are available directly through aircanada.com. The seasonal schedule runs four times weekly through 23 October 2026. Aeroplan members can use points for both economy and business class redemptions.

For travellers planning to extend their trip across the Balearics, Mallorca is well connected by ferry to Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera from the port of Palma — making it a natural base for island-hopping after arrival.

Thinking About Property?

If the new direct connection is part of what's bringing you to Mallorca for the first time — or more often — and you're curious about what property in the southwest looks like, Imperial Properties has been selling in Santa Ponsa and the surrounding area since 1985. The team is multilingual, the process is straightforward for international buyers, and a free valuation or property search costs nothing.

You can browse current listings at imperial-properties.com or get in touch directly.