Air Canada’s inaugural service from Vancouver to Dubai took flight on the weekend linking Western Canada with the Middle East with four-times weekly service aboard Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

“Not only are both cities two of the top cosmopolitan destinations worldwide renowned for their extraordinary landmarks, rich culture, entertainment and leisure adventures, this route links two global hub airports to offer customers unparalleled travel options and conveniences beyond, whether travelling for leisure, visiting friends and family, or for business,” said Mark Galardo, Executive VP, Revenue and Network Planning, at Air Canada.

He added that the YVR flights conveniently connect to and from destinations in Alberta, BC, and the western US, and will connect on through Dubai to a multitude of destinations across the Middle East, Indian subcontinent, and East Africa with codeshare partner Emirates.

This new service complements Air Canada’s existing daily service between DXB and Toronto. Outbound flights operate from YVR at 21:15 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, returning at 02:05 Mon.-Wed.-Thur.-Sat.