Air Canada's Budapest–Toronto flight back

Air Canada has introduced a direct flight between Budapest and Toronto, running five times weekly—Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays—until October 24. The service uses Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, providing Business, Premium Economy, and Economy seating to accommodate both leisure and business travelers. The route connects Ferenc Liszt International Airport in Budapest to Toronto Pearson International Airport, with a nine-hour flight time. Departures from Toronto begin at 7:00 PM local time, arriving in Budapest at 9:40 AM the next day, while return flights leave Budapest at 11:45 AM, landing in Toronto at 3:05 PM. Air Canada will offer 47,680 seats between the cities during the summer season, enhancing connectivity to other Canadian regions, major North American cities, and global destinations like the Caribbean, Hawaii, and South America. This marks the airline’s second direct North American route from Budapest this summer, following high demand for international travel to Hungary. Francois Berisot, CEO of Budapest Airport, called the flight ‘one of the most eagerly anticipated connections’ of the season, strengthening Budapest’s appeal as a global destination. Rocky Lo, Air Canada’s Managing Director of International Sales, emphasized the route’s role in linking families, tourists, and businesses across the Atlantic while expanding access to Air Canada’s broader network. Nearly 90,000 passengers already travel annually between Hungary and Canada, and the new service is expected to meet existing demand while fostering growth in tourism and business travel.