Departure from BER Airport to Canada featuring cheesecake and wet towels on board
Straight Up on Your Bucket List: Direct Flights from Berlin to Toronto!
Ever wanted to experience the charms of North America without setting foot in Trump's USA? Here's some exciting news for you!
Air Transat, a Canadian airline, has just launched a thrilling long-haul connection between Berlin and Toronto. Starting from June 19, 2025, you can catch a nonstop flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) every Monday and Friday.
Peter Wittkowsky, a 63-year-old retired marketing director from Berlin, was on the inaugural flight, an Airbus A321LR, on June 20th. With several premieres under his belt, here's his take on this new journey.
This historic connection marks the first direct scheduled flight between these two cities since 2023, and the sole nonstop service coming from Canada to Berlin[4][5]. The Airbus A321LR handles the 4,052-mile (6,483 km) journey, with flight numbers TS418 for the eastbound departure from Toronto and TS419 for the return trip.
The eastbound TS418 sets off from Toronto at 21:05 local time, landing in Berlin at 10:55 the next day. The westbound TS419 departs Berlin at 13:45 local time, arriving back in Toronto at 16:35, with an eight-hour flight duration[1][2][4]. The service operates twice weekly during the summer season, with flights to Berlin on Mondays and Fridays[2][4].
This seasonal route will operate from June 19 through October 24, 2025[1][4][5]. This new connection significantly boosts the accessibility between Canada and Germany, offering seamless, hassle-free travel to explore the wonders of Berlin[5].
Air Transat's Chief Revenue Officer emphasized the significance of this service in expanding their European network and fostering meaningful transatlantic connections[4][5]. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or new to foreign shores, hop on board this incredible new opportunity!
Embracing the opportunity to bypass Trump's USA, explorers can now embark on a direct travel route from Berlin to Toronto, offering a unique chance to sample North American lifestyle. This thrilling connection, launched by Air Transat, allows for seamless, hassle-free journeys between Canada and Germany, opening up possibilities to discover Berlin's charms as part of an exciting lifestyle adventure.
