Iberia Adds New North America Route

Service will start in June 2026 with the A321XLR.

Airbus delivers the world's first A321XLR to Iberia
Airbus delivers the world's first A321XLR to Iberia. (Photo: Airbus)
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Spanish flag carrier Iberia is adding a new destination in Canada.

Starting June 13, 2026, the airline will connect Madrid and Toronto with five nonstop flights per week. The service will operate with Airbus A321XLR aircraft.

Iberia previously announced Toronto as a new destination in June, but did not set a firm schedule or start date.

“This launch is part of our Flight Plan 2030, through which we continue to expand our long-haul network and strengthen our presence in North America,” María Jesús López Solás, Iberia’s chief commercial, network development, and alliances officer, said in a news release. “Toronto will be our 49th in our destination network, marking a milestone in Iberia’s history. This connection will bring Canada closer to Spain and Europe, while offering Canadian travelers more options to discover our country and the European continent with the best experience.”

Iberia said its new flights will add approximately 37,000 seats between Madrid and Toronto through the summer travel season.

From its main hub at Madrid–Barajas Airport, Iberia serves North American destinations such as New York-JFK, Chicago O’Hare, Miami, Los Angeles, and Mexico City. As part of Flight Plan 2030, the carrier recently added service to Orlando, Florida, and Monterrey, Mexico.

Zach Vasile

Zach Vasile is a writer and editor covering news in all aspects of commercial aviation. He has reported for and contributed to the Manchester Journal Inquirer, the Hartford Business Journal, the Charlotte Observer, and the Washington Examiner, with his area of focus being the intersection of business and government policy.
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