New nonstop flight enhances regional travel options and unlocks global gateways via YVR
Fort McMurray, AB – The Fort McMurray Airport Authority (FMAA) is pleased to announce new year-round nonstop service between Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR), operated by Air Canada. The route begins December 2, 2025, as part of Air Canada’s Winter 2025/26 schedule.
This new connection is an important milestone for Northern Alberta travellers, offering direct access to Vancouver, one of Canada’s busiest hubs, and seamless onward links to destinations beyond. With evening departures timed for connectivity, travellers from Fort McMurray can continue on to global gateways including Manila, Sydney, Brisbane, Hong Kong, and Singapore. The service also opens convenient regional connections through YVR to popular British Columbia destinations such as Kelowna, Prince George, Nanaimo, and Victoria.
Schedule:
• Flight AC 7790: Departs Vancouver (YVR) at 3:10 p.m., -> Fort McMurray (YMM) at 6:25 p.m.
• Flight AC 7791: Departs Fort McMurray (YMM) at 7:00 p.m., -> Vancouver (YVR) at 8:32 p.m.
• Operates three times weekly (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) aboard Air Canada Express Dash 8-400 aircraft.
“Vancouver has consistently been our region’s top underserved destination, and our team has worked tirelessly to demonstrate this demand. Securing year-round service is a meaningful win that creates a direct bridge between Fort McMurray and Vancouver, unlocking access to a major Canadian hub, seamless connections, and more choice for our community,” says Denean Robinson, President & CEO, Fort McMurray Airport Authority.
This achievement is a direct result of the Fort McMurray Airport Authority’s ongoing air service development efforts, which continue to focus on strengthening connectivity for the region and expanding travel opportunities for both business and leisure.
“Our non-stop flights from Vancouver to Fort McMurray link one of Alberta’s vital economic centres directly with our Vancouver hub to bring corporate travellers a multitude of connecting options throughout our global network. These newest flights complement our flights to Calgary and to Toronto, and Air Canada is proud to offer the widest range of travel options to and from Fort McMurray,” says Alexandre Lefevre, Vice President, Network Planning – North America & Scheduling at Air Canada.
The year-round service builds on Fort McMurray’s role as a vital hub for both business and leisure travel, while reinforcing Air Canada’s commitment to connecting Canadians from coast to coast and beyond.
For more information or to book, visit aircanada.com.
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About Fort McMurray International Airport | flyymm.com
Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM) is owned and operated by the Fort McMurray Airport Authority (FMAA). YMM connects the world to Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo. YMM offers direct flights to major Canadian cities, and acts as the launch point for air taxi services to various remote communities. The airport is a major economic driver for the region, with an economic impact of over $290 million, supporting over 40 businesses and 500 jobs on airport campus.
Fort McMurray Airport Authority Media Contact:
Jessica Lipton, Manager, Marketing & Communications
780-880-0333 / Jessica.Lipton@flyymm.com