- After celebrating 10 years in Nice in 2024, Air Canada re-launches Nice-Montreal route for the 2025 summer season
- Since May 2, 2025, Air Canada has been operating its seasonal service between Nice Côte d’Azur airport and Montreal-Trudeau.
- Up to five direct flights a week by Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner will be offered until October 24, 2025.
- This link strengthens the connectivity of Nice Côte d’Azur and the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region with North America, via an intercontinental hub.
A strategic direct link between the Côte d’Azur and Quebec
On May 2, 2025, Air Canada resumed its summer service between Nice and Montreal, adding a significant transatlantic frequency to Nice Côte d’Azur airport. Up to five weekly rotations are scheduled, ensuring a stable link between the two territories throughout the tourist and business season. This seasonal route is part of the airline’s summer program, which will run until October 24, 2025.
Flights are operated by a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, configured in three classes: Air Canada Signature, Economy Privilege and Economy. Departure from Nice is at 1.10pm, with arrival in Montreal at 4.35pm (local time). The return flight departs Montreal at 9.30pm, arriving in Nice at 10.55am the following day.
A service focused on comfort and connectivity
On board, Air Canada offers differentiated service depending on the cabin selected. Signature class offers priority boarding, access to lounges, seats that can be converted into flat beds, and catering by Canadian chefs. Privilege Economy class offers more spacious seats and priority services. In Economy class, passengers enjoy individual multilingual entertainment and full meals.
Air Canada points out that the route also provides access, via the Montreal hub, to numerous Canadian and U.S. destinations, with U.S. preclearance at Trudeau airport.
A link that reflects a strategic commitment
In his press release, Jean-François Raudin, Air Canada’s General Manager France, points out:
“We are delighted to resume our summer service between Nice and Montreal. This route perfectly illustrates our commitment to the French market and offers travelers a direct link between two dynamic and culturally rich regions. Whether visiting loved ones, discovering Canada or travelling on business, Air Canada is proud to offer superior service on board its transatlantic flights.”
Source : Air Canada, Air Journal, Voyages d’Affaires
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