Finnair Resumes Direct Flights from Helsinki to Toronto Starting in 2026 Expanding Travel Options

By Ivan PetrenkoJun 11, 2025 19:32 PMNews
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Finnair to reconnect Helsinki and Toronto with nonstop service starting summer 2026. Source: unsplash

Finnair has officially announced the return of direct flights between Helsinki and Toronto starting 4 May 2026. The route will operate three times per week during the summer season on Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays. This marks the airline’s first service to Toronto since 2015. Flights will use Airbus A330 aircraft offering capacity suitable for both leisure and business travellers. The return to Canada is part of Finnair’s broader expansion across North America.

The relaunch brings Toronto into Finnair’s summer 2026 transatlantic schedule alongside existing routes to New York, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles and Seattle. Outbound flights from Helsinki are expected to depart in the late afternoon arriving in Toronto early evening. Return flights will operate overnight landing in Helsinki the following day. The timing supports efficient connections through Helsinki Airport to over seventy European destinations within the airline’s network.

Travellers departing from Europe now have a new alternative to traditional hubs such as Frankfurt or London when flying to Canada. Helsinki Airport is known for its short connection times and efficient layout, making transatlantic travel more streamlined. Visitors arriving in Toronto can explore well-known attractions including the Harbourfront Centre, the historic Casa Loma, and the vibrant Kensington Market. For those continuing their journey, the route also provides access to European cities such as Stockholm, Prague and Budapest with just one stop.

This option will also benefit travellers seeking to combine urban and natural experiences. Toronto is a gateway to Niagara Falls, one of Canada’s most well-known natural attractions. Travellers can also venture to Algonquin Provincial Park, a vast area ideal for hiking and canoeing, or take a short ferry ride to the Toronto Islands, popular for their green spaces and views of the skyline. Canadians flying to Europe with a stop in Helsinki will have straightforward access to cities like Helsinki, Tallinn, and Riga, celebrated for their historical heritage and vibrant cultures.

Canoes on the shore of a calm lake in Algonquin Provincial Park surrounded by forest
Algonquin Park becomes more accessible from Europe. Source: unsplash

The announcement comes amid a gradual recovery and reshaping of international air travel. For passengers this means more flexibility when planning transatlantic trips, avoiding overly busy airports and complicated transfers. This step by Finnair demonstrates how travel trends are changing, with increased focus on connecting a wider variety of European cities to North America. This also shows a clear shift as more travellers seek direct connections between smaller cities that haven’t been well served until now.

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