Air India is expanding its presence in the Canadian market with the launch of Air India flights on the Mumbai-Toronto route and a major upgrade to its Delhi-Toronto operations. The airline announced that it will introduce a seasonal non-stop service between Mumbai and Toronto from October 25, 2026, while deploying newer aircraft on several Delhi-Toronto flights during the winter schedule.
The expansion will increase travel options for passengers flying between India and Canada and boost premium seating capacity across the network.
Air India Mumbai-Toronto flights to begin in October
The new flights on the Mumbai-Toronto route will operate three times a week between October 25, 2026, and March 26, 2027. The airline said it will become the only carrier offering direct flights between Mumbai and Toronto.
The route will be served by the upgraded Boeing 777-300ER aircraft featuring refreshed cabin interiors. Passengers will have access to eight First Class suites, 40 fully flat Business Class seats and 280 Economy Class seats. WiFi connectivity will also be available throughout the journey.
The introduction of Mumbai-Toronto flights will add nearly 2,000 seats every week between India and Canada during the winter travel season.
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Delhi-Toronto service gets upgraded aircraft
Alongside the launch of Air India flights on the Mumbai-Toronto route, the airline is enhancing its Delhi-Toronto operations.
Seven of the 10 weekly Delhi-Toronto services will be operated using Air India’s new Boeing 787-9 aircraft equipped with the carrier’s latest cabin interiors. The remaining three weekly services will initially continue with Boeing 777-300ER aircraft before transitioning to the Boeing 787-9 fleet from January 2027.
According to the airline, this fleet upgrade will ensure all Toronto-bound services feature modernised cabins, providing a consistent premium experience for passengers travelling between India and Canada.
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More weekly flights and improved connectivity
With the launch of Air India flights on the Mumbai-Toronto route, the airline will operate 20 weekly services between India and Canada during the 2026-27 winter schedule. These include 10 weekly Delhi-Toronto flights, three weekly Mumbai-Toronto flights and seven weekly Delhi-Vancouver services.
The expanded schedule will also improve onward connectivity through Air India’s hubs in Delhi and Mumbai. Travellers arriving from Canada will be able to connect to destinations including Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Ludhiana and Vadodara.
Air India said the addition of Air India Mumbai-Toronto flights and upgraded Delhi services will increase premium seat availability on the Toronto route by 71 percent this winter, offering more First Class, Business Class and Premium Economy seats to international travellers.
Passengers can book the new services through Air India’s official website, mobile application, customer contact centre and authorised travel agents.