NEW DELHI, 30 July 2026: Air India will upgrade its Delhi-Toronto service, deploying its brand-new Boeing 787-9 aircraft on the route from 1 August 2026, enabling the airline to remove a fuel stop at Vienna and operate the service non-stop.
The removal of the fuel stop will reduce the current flying time from Delhi to Toronto by nearly three hours, from about 20 hours (including the fuel stop) to 17 hours. The return Toronto-Delhi service will continue to operate non-stop, with a flying time of up to 16 hours.
From 1 August, Air India will operate daily flights between Delhi and Toronto, up from the current five weekly flights. The airline had temporarily reduced frequency on the route between June and July 2026 due to unprecedented fuel price increases and broader geopolitical developments that affected flight operating conditions.
Air India Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director Campbell Wilson said: “Canada is home to one of the world’s largest Indian diaspora communities, and Toronto has long been one of Air India’s most important international gateways. The introduction of our new Boeing 787-9 on the Delhi-Toronto route marks another important milestone, bringing a significantly enhanced travel experience to customers between India and Canada.”
Air India’s Boeing 787-9 aircraft feature a three-class cabin configuration, offering customers the choice of business, premium economy, and economy.
The new aircraft feature 30 private suites in business class, 28 premium economy seats, and 238 economy seats.
Air India flights between Delhi and Toronto on the new aircraft are available for booking across channels, including Air India’s website and mobile app, customer contact centre, and through travel agents worldwide.
Schedule of flights between Delhi and Toronto (effective 1 August 2026):
(Source: Air India)
