Air India to Launch Non-Stop Delhi–Toronto Flights from 1 August

Air India Upgrades Delhi–Toronto Service with Boeing 787-9

Air India has announced an upgrade to its Delhi–Toronto service from 1 August 2026, introducing its new Boeing 787-9 aircraft and removing the en route fuel stop at Vienna, subject to available airspace.

The change is expected to reduce the journey time between Delhi and Toronto by almost three hours, with the flight taking around 17 hours, compared with the current journey time of about 20 hours, including the fuel stop. The return service from Toronto to Delhi will continue to operate non-stop, with a flight time of up to 16 hours.

From 1 August, Air India will also restore daily flights on the route, up from the current five weekly services. The airline had temporarily reduced frequencies during June and July 2026 due to higher fuel prices and geopolitical developments that affected operations.

The route will be served by Air India’s newly delivered Boeing 787-9 aircraft, configured with Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy Class cabins. The aircraft features 30 Business Class suites, 28 Premium Economy seats and 238 Economy seats.

Passengers travelling between India and Canada will have access to Premium Economy on this route for the first time.

The upgraded aircraft also introduces a range of onboard improvements, including:

Business Class suites with direct aisle access, fully flat beds, wireless charging, personal storage and 17-inch 4K entertainment screens.
Premium Economy seats in a 2-3-2 configuration with additional legroom, recline, adjustable headrests and 13.3-inch entertainment screens.
Economy Class seats designed for long-haul travel with 11.6-inch entertainment screens and integrated personal device holders.
An inflight entertainment system offering more than 3,000 hours of content, Bluetooth audio connectivity, USB-A and USB-C charging ports, AC power outlets and high-definition touchscreens across all cabins.
Updated cabin lighting, revised onboard menus featuring Indian and international cuisine, new tableware, bedding and amenity kits.

Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Air India, said the deployment of the Boeing 787-9 on the Delhi–Toronto route forms part of the airline’s ongoing fleet and product upgrades while strengthening connectivity between India and Canada.