Air Canada Toronto to Shannon, a New Direct Route Opens Access to Ireland’s West Coast
September 7, 2026 Team Contributor
Tourism Ireland has officially announced a crucial boost for transatlantic travel – Air Canada Toronto to Shannon non-stop flight is to be launched for summer. The flights will be operating from 10th June to 3rd October 2027.
This is a strategic new service that offers Canadian travelers the only direct connection from Ontario to the heart of Western Ireland.
Operating thrice a week with next-generation Airbus A321XLR aircraft, this route offers passengers direct access to Ireland’s iconic coastal landscapes while providing both Economy and Signature Class lie-flat seating options.
Details below:
| Overview of the route – Toronto (YYZ) to Shannon (SNN) | |
| Target Travel Region | Galway, Ring of Kerry, Limerick, Wild Atlantic Way |
| Type of Aircraft | Airbus A321XLR (Economy and Signature Class) |
| Frequency of Flight | 3 times a week (Sunday, Wednesday and Friday) |
| Window of Operation | 10th June 2027 to 3rd October 2027 |
Why the Air Canada Toronto to Shannon is a game changer for travelers
- Connection to world-class links golf – The airports provide swift transit to the popular golf courses which includes Ballybunion, Lahinch, Tralee and Doonbeg as well as Adare Manor which is the host for 2027 Ryder Cup.
- A straight gateway to wild Atlantic way – Arriving at the Shannon Airport enables visitors immediately at the beginning point of the world’s longest defined coastal touring, near The Burren, Cliffs of Moher and Connemara National Park.
- Rich culinary and regional cultural hubs – Destinations within the short drive which includes the festival-famed Galway City, historic Limerick, Cork City and County Tipperary which is considered to be culinary capital of Ireland.
Canada remains as one of Ireland’s fastest-growing markets for tourism, where visitor numbers have risen up by 35% in the past 3 years. In 2024 itself, more than 216,000 Canadians travelled to Ireland with almost 60% originating from Ontario.
“Air Canada’s announcement strengthens connectivity between our countries, making it easier for returning and new holiday-seekers to experience what Ireland has to offer,” – Sandra Bailey Moffatt, Country Director for Canada at Tourism Ireland.
Travelers who are planning their European vacations for 2027 currently can now book their Air Canada Toronto to Shannon route directly online, saving the preferred seats and dates ahead of the peak demand of summer.
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