Air India Launches Direct Seasonal Flights Between Toronto and Mumbai

Air India has launched a new seasonal flight service connecting Mumbai and Toronto, providing direct service between the two cities. The service, which began on Oct. 25, 2026, is scheduled to run until March 26, 2027.

Flight Schedule and Aircraft Details

The new route operates three times per week on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. According to the airline's schedule, flights departing Mumbai depart at 4 a.m. local time and arrive in Toronto at 10 a.m. Flights departing Toronto depart at 1:30 p.m. local time and arrive at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport at 2:10 p.m. the following day.

These flights are operated using upgraded Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The aircraft configuration includes:

• Eight first-class suites
• 40 flat-bed business-class seats
• 280 economy-class seats

The airline also noted that these upgraded aircraft will offer onboard Wi-Fi connectivity.

Capacity and Fleet Updates

Air India stated that this new service increases capacity between India and Canada by 4,400 monthly seats, adding nearly 2,000 seats per week. The airline expects premium seat capacity to Toronto to increase by 71 per cent this winter, providing more options in First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy.

In addition to the Mumbai service, Air India is updating its fleet for other routes. The airline is introducing brand-new Boeing 787-9 aircraft on Delhi-Toronto flights. While seven weekly services on the Delhi-Toronto route will use the new Boeing 787-9, the remaining three weekly services will initially use Boeing 777-300ER aircraft before transitioning to the Boeing 787-9 in January 2027.

During the Winter 2026-27 season, Air India will operate a total of 20 weekly flights from India to Canada, consisting of 10 flights from Delhi to Toronto, three from Mumbai to Toronto, and seven from Delhi to Vancouver.

Market Context

This new service follows the discontinuation of Air Canada's seasonal route between Pearson International Airport and Mumbai. Air Canada has no plans to resume these flights next year due to low demand. The previous Air Canada route, which operated Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 aircraft, last flew this past March and included a connecting stop at London Heathrow Airport.

Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India, said, “Canada is one of Air India's most important international markets, with deep people-to-people connections driving strong travel demand, particularly during the festive and holiday season. The launch of our seasonal Mumbai-Toronto service this Winter will provide travellers more choice and convenience at a time when many are travelling to reunite with family and friends.”

Why it matters

Air India's expansion into direct Mumbai-Toronto service increases competition and capacity for travelers between India and Canada, specifically targeting the winter holiday season demand.

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Sources

• blogto.com: Air Canada scraps route from Toronto to one of world's largest cities
• economictimes.indiatimes.com: Air India launches direct Toronto-Mumbai flights with upgraded cabins - The Economic Times

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