Bahamas gets summer, fall boost in flights from Canada

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation has announced new and expanded airlift options from Canada that will make it easier for Canadian travellers to experience the beauty and culture of the islands.

Air Canada is introducing new, nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Halifax-Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) this winter, with the addition of weekly flights starting Friday, 5 Dec. 2025 through 10 Apr. 2026.

Commencing on June 20 through Aug. 29, Air Canada will resume weekly nonstop flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS). Operating every Friday, the Airbus A220 seasonal service will provide additional fast and convenient service to the excitement of Nassau and Paradise Island.

Air Canada will continue to provide service from Toronto’s Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) six to seven times per week.

Air Canada Vacations’ flights from Toronto’s Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Georgetown, Exuma (GGT) is also scheduled to resume November 2025 through April 2026.

Hon. I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, said that: “Air Canada continues to demonstrate their commitment to expanding air travel from Canada to The Bahamas.”

He continued: “It also reflects the eagerness of Canadians to travel to The Bahamas. We look forward to welcoming even more visitors from eastern Canada, to experience the warmth of our people, beauty, and culture of our islands this summer, next fall, and beyond.”

Sunwing Vacations has also announced that its seasonal flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO) will be extended to year-round weekly service as of this summer.

As well, Sunwing will continue to operate its nonstop flights from MontrŽal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport Airport (YUL) to Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO) on a year-round basis, with weekly Saturday flights.

Latia Duncombe, Director General, BMOTIA, pointed out that: “Canada remains a priority growth market for The Bahamas, and the expansion of the airlift by our longstanding partners reflects the sustained demand for our destination. These enhanced routes from key Canadian cities strengthen our connectivity, improve accessibility, and support our broader strategy to drive year-round visitation across the islands.”

In addition to the Montreal/Nassau route this summer, Canadians can also opt for the nonstop charter offered by Club Med (every Tuesday through 29 July), to experience their all-inclusive Columbus Isle Resort on San Salvador.

Go to www.bahamas.com for more.