Air Canada to Fly Montréal to Seville with A321XLR from September 2027
Air Canada will launch non-stop seasonal flights between Montréal and Seville from 8 September 2027, using the Airbus A321XLR.
By The Aviation Hub
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Air Canada will launch seasonal non-stop flights between Montréal (YUL) and Seville (SVQ) on 8 September 2027, operating the route with the Airbus A321XLR and making Seville its fifth destination in Spain.
According to Aviation A2Z, Air Canada is currently the largest airline by seats offered between Canada and Spain. The Seville route extends that position into Andalusia, a part of the country not previously served from North America by any non-stop carrier.
What the Route Looks Like
Services will begin with three weekly flights and increase to four per week from 1 October 2027, operating under flight numbers AC958 and AC959.
The schedule runs through to early January 2028, pauses, then resumes from mid-February until early June 2028. Aviation24.be reports that departures from Montréal are timed at 20:30 local, arriving in Seville at 09:30 local the following morning. The return departs Seville at 12:45 local and lands in Montréal at 14:40 local.
Bookings are already open through Air Canada's website and travel agents.
The Only Non-Stop Link Between Seville and North America
Air Canada says the route will be the only non-stop service connecting Seville with North America at the time of its launch. That matters for travellers who would otherwise need to transit through another European hub to reach southern Spain.
José Luis Sanz, Mayor of Sevilla, described it as "a historic step for the city," adding that the route would "establish a direct transoceanic link with Canada and strengthen Seville's relationship with North America," according to Aviation A2Z.
Isabel Martín Benítez, Consul for Tourism Affairs at the Embassy of Spain in Canada, also welcomed the service, highlighting Seville's culture and the broader opportunity for Canadian travellers to explore Andalusia.
The Aircraft: Airbus A321XLR
The route will be operated by Air Canada's Airbus A321XLR, configured with 14 Signature Class lie-flat seats and 168 Economy seats, for a total of 182 passengers. The aircraft carries Air Canada's Glowing Hearted cabin design, which the airline describes as delivering a distinctly Canadian onboard experience.
The A321XLR is the aircraft that makes this route possible. Its extended range allows a single-aisle jet to operate transatlantic services that would previously have required a widebody. Readers wanting to explore the type further can use our Aircraft Search to find more detail on the A321XLR and how airlines are deploying it.
Air Canada is not the only carrier expanding its long-haul network this season. We recently covered Lufthansa's addition of Nagoya and Tokyo-Narita for summer 2027, another example of European and transatlantic carriers pushing into new markets ahead of next year.
Connections Through Montréal
The timing of the Montréal departure and the Seville return is designed to feed Air Canada's hub connections. Passengers can connect onward to destinations across North America, the Caribbean and Latin America.
Travellers connecting to the United States benefit from US customs preclearance at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport, meaning they arrive at their American destination as domestic passengers.
Karl Brochu, Vice President of Airport Operations and Air Services Development at ADM Aéroports de Montréal, said the route would reinforce the airport's role as a gateway to Canada, according to Aviation A2Z.
Where Seville Fits in Air Canada's Spain Network
Seville becomes Air Canada's fifth Spanish destination. Aviation24.be notes that the airline has recently expanded to Palma de Mallorca and Tenerife, and has also announced summer 2027 services from Montréal to Basel-Mulhouse and Dubrovnik.
Mark Galardo, Air Canada's Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer and President of Cargo, said the route would strengthen the airline's global network and expand travel options for customers and Aeroplan Members, according to Aviation A2Z.
Yves Lalumière, CEO of Tourisme Montréal, said improved air connectivity supports Montréal's appeal as an international destination and its year-round tourism growth.
The Bottom Line
Air Canada is using the A321XLR precisely as intended: opening routes to mid-sized cities that cannot fill a widebody but can sustain a premium narrow-body. Seville gets its first direct North American air link, Montréal deepens its European offer, and the seasonal structure keeps the risk manageable.
The route launches 8 September 2027. Travellers should confirm schedules at the time of booking, as Air Canada notes that operating details are subject to change.
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