Berlin Brandenburg Airport opens its first long-haul route with seasonal Air Canada flights to Montreal

The milestone flight

Air Canada flight AC847 is scheduled to leave Schönefeld at 11:40 local time on 3 July 2026, launching the first long-haul service from Berlin Brandenburg Airport. The airline will operate the route three times a week, on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, through early September, according to statements from Air Canada and airport operator Flughafen Berlin-Brandenburg (FBB).

What the airport CEO said

FBB chief executive Aletta von Massenbach welcomed the connection.

With Montréal, BER gains not only another attractive destination in Canada, but an interesting long-haul connection.

Her comments come amid persistent criticism from business leaders and state politicians that the capital airport offers too few long-haul options.

The rest of the North America network

This summer, BER passengers can also reach three other North American destinations: Toronto, New York and the nearby Newark. All are served alongside the new Montreal route, giving the airport its broadest transatlantic offering to date.

A new aircraft type for Germany

From 19 July, Air Canada plans to deploy an Airbus A321 XLR on the Montreal route. FBB noted this will be the first time the long-range narrow-body aircraft operates on a long-haul sector in Germany. The airport operator described the model as ideal for the route because it is significantly narrower than conventional wide-body jets while still spanning the distance.

Strong demand and a 2027 return

Air Canada representatives expressed satisfaction with summer booking levels and confirmed that the seasonal service will resume next year. Tickets for 2027 flights are already on sale.

1. Jul 3, 2026First ever BER–Montreal flight departs at 11:40
2. Jul 19, 2026Airbus A321 XLR begins operating the route (first such deployment in Germany)