He Guatemalan Tourism Institute (Inguat) announced this May 5 the launch of the First direct and regular flight between Montreal and Guatemala Cityan air connection that will begin operating in October 2025coinciding with the beginning of the Winter season (October to April).
The new route represents a milestone for Guatemalan tourism and foreign trade, since it eliminates the need to do Scales in United States airportsas was the case with most travelers who were heading to Canada or Europe.
According to official data of the Guatemalan Institute for Migrationmore than 90 thousand foreign visitors They left Guatemala in 2024 with final destination in Canada, mainly making scales in US territory.
A direct connection without going through the United States
One of the greatest benefits of this new air connection is that Avoid traffic by US airportslike him Dallas International Airport (Texas)he Hartsfield-Jackson Airport from Atlanta or the Miami International Airport (Florida). This represents a relief for many passengers, since to enter or make transit in the United States, visa is required, a procedure that can be expensive and complicated for many Guatemalans.
With this direct route from Montrealone of the main connection points Canadian aerialpassengers will be able to access connections with important cities in Europe such as London, Brussels, Madrid and Rome.
Diet Details Guatemala Canada
The new route will be operated by Airbus A330 aircraftwith ability to 335 passengers distributed in Executive class, Premium tourist class and Tourist class.
The final destination will be the Pierre Elliott Trudeau de Montreal International Airport (YUL)the third with the highest air traffic in Canada. Only in 2023, this terminal received more than 21.17 million passengers. It has 89 boarding doorsof which 18 are destined exclusively to international flights to countries that are not Canada or the United States.
They have been scheduled Two weekly flights Between Montreal (Yul) and Guatemala City, operated by Air Canada. It is estimated that, during the seven months of operation planned For this direct route, at least 180 round flightsthus strengthening air connectivity and bilateral exchange.
It is expected that this New air route significantly facilitate the flow of tourists, businessmen and migrants between Guatemala and Canada.
Traffic Visa in Canada: a possible alternative
The Canada Embassy in Guatemala details in their social networks that the Guatemalan citizens They can be eligible for a Canadian traffic visa If they meet the following requirements:
- They have an international flight with a scale in a Canadian airporten route to another country.
- The scale does not exceed 48 hours.
- The passenger does not have a visitor visa for Canada.
This possibility makes Canada a Strategic bridge to travel to Europecompeting directly with the United States airports that, until now, have been the main connection points.
Guatemala strengthens its presence in the international market
He direct flight to Canada marks an important step in efforts to improve the Guatemala air connectivitythis will help facilitate access from key markets and enhance the development of receptive tourism.
This new route could open opportunities for tourism, and also for trade, investment and International Mobility of Guatemalansespecially for those who seek more efficient options to reach European destinations without going through the United States.
A strategic management achievement
In a statement, the Inguat explained that this aerial connection is the result of a strategic and proactive management which involved Private sectorat Canadian authoritiesto the Ministry of Economy and General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics.
The Institute highlighted its participation in international fairs such as the Salon International Tourisme Voyages de Montrealkey event to position Guatemala as a world -class tourist destination In markets Canadian and European.