This is a big one for the island.
Air Canada is launching direct flights to Tenerife from Toronto and Montreal, starting this October, and running through the winter season.
It’s not just another route… it’s the first direct connection from North America like this, which changes things quite a bit.
What the Routes Look Like
There’ll be three flights a week into Tenerife South:
- Toronto – twice weekly (from 25th October)
- Montreal – once weekly (from 31st October)
So not daily, but enough to make it a realistic option rather than a one-off.
Why It Matters
Up to now, getting here from Canada or the US usually meant a stop somewhere in Europe.
This removes that completely.
Which means easier access for tourists… but also for people with business, family, or property ties between both sides.
And that’s exactly the market Tenerife is going after.
A Shift Towards Higher-Value Tourism
The focus here isn’t mass tourism.
It’s attracting visitors who stay longer, spend more, and are looking for something beyond the usual package holiday.
North American travellers tend to fit that profile, which is why there’s been a push to open this route for a while.
The Bigger Picture
The numbers have already been heading that way.
More visitors from the US and Canada each year, and growing interest in Tenerife as something a bit different… good weather, but with more depth than your standard resort destination.
This just makes it easier for them to get here.
The Flight Itself
Air Canada will run the route using its newer Airbus A321XLR, which is basically designed for these longer, direct routes.
Smaller than the big long-haul planes, but set up to make the journey comfortable enough, especially if you’re flying business.
What It Means Overall
Simple really… Tenerife is becoming easier to reach from further afield.
And once that happens, everything else tends to follow.
More visibility, different type of visitor, and a bit of a shift in how the island is seen globally.
We’ll see how it plays out, but it’s definitely a step in a different direction.