Air Canada, the Canadian flag carrier, boosts nonstop connectivity with new flight to UAE
Air Canada, the flag carrier of Canada, recently announced a new flight that connects Canada and the UAE, providing a significant boost to nonstop direct connectivity between the two countries. The new flight, AC 078, will operate between Vancouver (YVR) in Canada and Dubai (DXB) in the UAE, and is set to begin in October 2023. With four flights per week starting from October 28, 2023, this new route will offer travelers seamless travel options between Canada and the UAE with Air Canada’s renowned service and convenience.
Flight Schedule
The flights are expected to leave YVR at 9:50 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The new flight will be the second non-stop connection between the two countries, as Air Canada already operates daily non-stop flights between Toronto and Dubai. The flight schedule is as follows:
Flights have also been built to conveniently connect to and from destinations in Alberta, BC and the western USA via Air Canada’s hub at YVR.
| Flight | From | To | Days of Ops | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Flight Begins |
| AC78 | Vancouver | Dubai | Mon, Tue, Thur, Sat | 20:50 | 23:50 (+1 day) | Oct. 28, 2023 |
| AC79 | Dubai | Vancouver | Mon, Wed, Thur, Sat | 02:00 | 05:55 | Oct. 30, 2023 |