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Air Canada to launch seasonal nonstop Indianapolis–Montréal service June–Sept. 2027

Air Canada announced on Oct. 16, 2026 it will operate a once-daily, seasonal nonstop between Indianapolis (IND) and Montréal–Trudeau (YUL) from June 1 through Sept. 30, 2027, showing daily flights AC8564 IND→YUL (14:00–16:10) and AC8563 YUL→IND (17:00–19:31). Indianapolis Airport called it the city’s first nonstop to Montreal.

News BriefBy BusinessIndy News DeskCommentsPublished October 16, 2026 at 10:19 PM EDTLinked source published October 16, 2026 at 11:04 AM EDT.Living story · 2 sources

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Air Canada said on Oct. 16, 2026 it will add seasonal nonstop service between Indianapolis and Montréal–Trudeau (YUL) for Summer 2027, operating once daily June 1–Sept. 30, 2027. The carrier’s published schedule rows list AC8564 IND→YUL departing 14:00 and arriving 16:10, and AC8563 YUL→IND departing 17:00 and arriving 19:31 (operates daily). (Air Canada press release, Oct. 16, 2026.)

Indianapolis International Airport described the route as the airport’s first-ever nonstop to Montréal and said the service will enable travellers in central Indiana to connect through Air Canada’s YUL hub to destinations across Air Canada’s network. (Indianapolis International Airport media release.)

WHY IT MATTERS

This announcement matters for central Indiana travellers and businesses because it establishes a direct seasonal link to Montréal, eliminating the need for an extra connection when flying between Indianapolis and Québec’s largest city. "YUL" is the three-letter airport code for Montréal–Trudeau; Air Canada’s statement specifically framed the route as a way for passengers to connect through YUL to other Air Canada destinations.

Because the service is seasonal (June 1–Sept. 30, 2027) and listed as once daily, it will suit people planning summer travel or business trips that align with those months rather than offering year-round frequency. For example: a traveller flying from Indianapolis could use the nonstop IND→YUL flight for a direct trip to Montréal or connect at YUL to reach other Canadian or international destinations on Air Canada’s network. The airport’s press release and Air Canada’s schedule provide the confirmed dates, flight numbers and times; watch Air Canada and Indianapolis International Airport for booking availability, fares and any later schedule changes.

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