Air Canada’s Airbus A321 XLR has arrived at Berlin Brandenburg Airport on the Montréal route, marking an important long-haul milestone for BER.
According to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, the aircraft landed at BER from Montréal for the first time on Sunday, 19 July 2026. The airport describes the arrival as the first scheduled use of this new long-haul narrow-body aircraft on a long-haul route to Germany.
Air Canada uses A321 XLR on BER–Montréal route
The Airbus A321 XLR is now being used by Air Canada on the direct connection between Berlin Brandenburg Airport and Montréal. The aircraft type is designed for longer routes while operating with a narrower cabin layout than traditional wide-body long-haul aircraft.
Air Canada’s A321 XLR has 182 seats in total: 14 in Business Class and 168 in Economy Class. Business Class seats can recline into a flat bed and are arranged to provide more privacy and direct aisle access.
BER–Montréal flight schedule
The BER–Montréal route is scheduled three times per week. Departures from Berlin are planned on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 11:50, with arrival in Montréal at 14:30 local time.
Return flights from Montréal are scheduled on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 20:30, arriving at BER at 10:15 the following day.
The flight time from Berlin to Montréal is around 8 hours and 40 minutes. The return flight to Berlin is about one hour shorter.
Route planned through summer 2026
The Montréal route is planned for the 2026 summer season until 6 September. BER also states that flights for summer 2027 are already available to book. In the next summer season, Air Canada is expected to operate the route from early June to mid-October, with up to four weekly flights.
What passengers should know
Passengers flying from BER to Montréal should check their current flight time before travelling to the airport. For long-haul departures, it is advisable to allow enough time for check-in, baggage drop-off, security control and the walk to the gate.
Travellers with large luggage, families, business travellers and passengers departing early in the day should plan their journey to BER carefully, especially during busy summer travel periods.
Airport transfer note
Passengers using the BER–Montréal route can plan their airport transfer according to terminal, baggage needs and departure time. A pre-booked transfer to Berlin Brandenburg Airport may be useful for early departures, late arrivals, business trips or journeys with several passengers and luggage.
Source: Berlin Brandenburg Airport official news. Information correct as of the BER publication dated 20 July 2026. Last checked: 24 July 2026.
