Finnair Coming Back to Canada

On the heels of WestJet announcing an interline agreement with SAS to serve Northern Europe, another Scandinavian carrier has set its sights on Canada. As part of the airline’s transatlantic expansion, Finnish flag carrier Finnair is set to launch direct connection between Toronto and Helsinki on 04MAY 2026.

Finnair’s Canadian service will operate three times per week during the summer season, with flights operated by the airline’s fleet of Airbus A330 aircraft, featuring Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy.

Flights are scheduled to depart Toronto Pearson each Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 23:40, arriving into the Finnish capital at 14:45 the following afternoon.

On the return, flights will depart Helsinki each Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 16:50, arriving into the Canadian city just under nine hours later, at 18:35 local time.

The route marks the first time Finnair has flown to Canada in over a decade, having last served Toronto in 2015, giving travellers the opportunity to explore one of Europe’s "coolest" destinations.

Located at the heart of Northern Europe, Finland has been named the "World’s Happiest Country" for eight consecutive years, boasting culinary delights, unspoilt scenery, and the magic of the Midnight Sun. From Helsinki’s cultural sights and design-forward districts, to Lapland’s national parks, the route offers Canadians the perfect opportunity to explore beyond North America next summer.

Beyond this, the route will open up Canada to unserved cities across the Nordics and Baltics, including the Arctic city of Tromsø, Norway, Tallinn’s medieval Old Town in Estonia, or gateway to the Norwegian fjords, Bergen. Major cities across Europe will also become more accessible, including Berlin, Copenhagen, Rome, and Warsaw.

Javier Roig Sanchez, Finnair General Manager North America, said: “With strong demand for travel from Canada to Europe in 2025, and Canada fast becoming one of the most popular long-haul destinations for Europeans, we hope this route will be a hit with success, whether travelling for leisure or business."

Following this news, Finnair will now offer flights to Helsinki from seven North American gateways in 2026, namely Chicago, Dallas Fort Worth, Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Seattle, and Toronto.

All North American services have been timed to allow for easy connections onto the carrier’s extensive European network, including 25 Nordic and four Baltic destinations.