From 6 June 2026 there's a direct flight between Budapest and Toronto again with Air Canada, running until 24 October, four times a week at first and five later. The aircraft is a modern Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, and the trip takes about 9 hours 20 minutes. Heading to Canada? On a long trip, parking is an important decision too.
Good news for transatlantic travellers: after a six-year gap, you can once again fly from Budapest to Toronto without a transfer. The route, which launched on 6 June 2026, is good news not only for holidaymakers but also for people visiting family and for business travellers. Here's the essential information – and what it means for you if you're setting off too.
What to know about the flight
Air Canada – Canada's flag carrier – has relaunched its previously popular direct seasonal service between the two cities. The route was last flown between 2016 and 2019, and now returns with a more modern aircraft.
The flight serves existing, strong demand: nearly 90,000 passengers travel between the two countries each year. A direct connection is a faster, more comfortable alternative to transferring – and via Toronto, North America and even more exotic destinations become easier to reach.
What does it mean for you as a traveller?
A 9-hour transatlantic trip calls for very different planning than a weekend break in Europe. A longer time away, more luggage, and typically several days – or weeks – during which you also need to sort out where your car goes while you're away.
That's exactly why parking matters so much on a long overseas trip: the price should be predictable (the total for several weeks really adds up), the spot should be secure, and you shouldn't have to lug your bags before and after a long flight.
Travelling to Canada for several weeks? Read our long-stay airport parking guide – how much it costs, what about the battery, and how to plan for a multi-week trip.
How to prepare for a long trip
- Book parking ahead – the last thing you need before a 9-hour flight is to be hunting for a space.
- Factor in the shuttle time – plan buffer time so you arrive calmly. Our how early to arrive at the airport guide helps.
- For a long stay, watch the daily average – it's not the first day's rate that counts, but the total.
- Think about the return too – after a long flight it's good to know your car is safe and the shuttle comes for you 24/7.
Off to Canada? Leave the parking to us
Book a spot ahead for the long trip too – at a predictable price, on a CCTV-monitored lot, with a shuttle to the departure level.
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