Air Canada to launch new Vancouver-Dubai service

Air Canada announced today the strategic expansion of its international network with the addition of new, nonstop flights from its hub at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Dubai.

The new route will operate four times weekly beginning Oct. 28, 2023 onboard Air Canada’s flagship Dreamliner fleet. The carrier’s new Vancouver-Dubai flights will complement Air Canada’s daily service between Toronto and Dubai, broadening its presence in fast-growing international markets.

Marhaba! We’re excited to announce new non-stop flights between Vancouver and Dubai starting October 28. (CNW Group/Air Canada)
CNW Group/Air Canada)

Air Canada’s international services

The Vancouver and Dubai flights will be operated with Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft featuring three cabins of service for customers to choose from, including Signature Class with lie-flat seats, Premium Economy and Economy Class.

FlightFromToDays of WeekDeparture
Time		Arrival
Time		Flight
Begins
AC78YVR
(Vancouver)		DXB
(Dubai)		Mon, Tue,
Thur, Sat		20:50 23:50 (+1
day)		Oct. 28,
2023 
AC79DXB
(Dubai)		YVR
(Vancouver)		Mon, Wed,
Thur, Sat		02:00 05:55 Oct. 30,
2023