MONTREAL- Flag carrier Air Canada (AC) inaugurates flights between Montreal (YUL) and Seoul (ICN) on June 18, 2024, with Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The route is seasonal, with the final departure scheduled for October 24, 2024.
This new connection marks a significant milestone in relations between Québec and South Korea, establishing a true bridge between our two cultures.
Air Canada Montreal to Seoul Flight
Flight AC068 will depart Incheon at 18:00 every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, arriving in Montreal at 18:30 on the same day.
In the opposite direction, Air Canada flight AC067 will depart Montreal at 12:35 every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, arriving in Incheon at 16:25 the following day.
This route will be Air Canada’s third from Seoul this summer, complementing daily nonstop service to Toronto (YYZ) and Vancouver (YVR).
Damien Pereira Délégué du Québec à Séoul – Chief representative Quebec Government office in Seoul stated in his LinkedIn post,
This new air section of 4 flights per week will bring our economic, academic and cultural collaborations closer together, opening up new perspectives for strengthening the links between our institutions and our peoples. The bilateral relationship between Québec and Korea continues to grow, and the recent upgrade of the Québec Government Office to Delegation status demonstrates our desire to further strengthen our ties with this fascinating country, with which we share fundamental values, and which is at the heart of our territorial strategy for the Indo-Pacific.”
Damien Pereira Délégué du Québec à Séoul – Chief representative Quebec Government office in Seoul
Now, you have the option to book this flight using Aeroplan points. Economy fares are affordable, ranging from 45,000 to 55,000 points for a one-way ticket, with taxes amounting to less than $100. Business class seats require approximately 200,000 points.
Upgrading Asia Capacity
The Vancouver-Seoul and Toronto-Seoul routes also utilize the 787-9 aircraft, with the Vancouver-Seoul flight transitioning to the larger 777-300ER starting March 30.
Air Canada’s 787-9s accommodate just under 300 passengers, including 30 in business class and 21 in premium economy, whereas the 777-300ERs can seat between 400 and 450 passengers.
In other updates concerning Air Canada’s Asia-Pacific operations, the airline will increase its frequency on the Hong Kong (HKG)-Vancouver route to up to 11 weekly services beginning May 14, offering morning and evening departure options.
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