Guanajuato opens a new route to Canada with the start of operations of the direct air route between the International Airport of Guanajuato and the airport of Montreal. Bajío (BJX) and Vancouver (YVR), This connection strengthens the state’s international presence and brings more travelers closer to its destinations, experiences, and communities.
As part of the People's Government's vision, headed by the governor Libia Dennise García Muñoz Ledo, Guanajuato is strengthening its air connectivity to open up new opportunities for tourism, economic and social development, as well as to bring the state closer to new international markets.
Operated by Flair Airlines, this new route represents the first direct air connection between Canada and the Bajío region, as well as becoming the first international route of the Guanajuato airport whose destination is not located in the United States.
On its inaugural flight, 104 passengers arrived in Guanajuato from Vancouver, while 118 travelers departed from the state bound for Canada, marking the beginning of a new stage in the region's international connectivity.
The connection is of particular importance for Guanajuato due to the behavior of the Canadian market. Currently, the state receives more than 108,000 visitors from Canada annually, who generate an economic impact of over 260 million pesos, according to state figures.
From Vancouver, travelers will have a new gateway to the heart of Mexico and will be able to connect with destinations such as Guanajuato Capital, San Miguel de Allende, León and Dolores Hidalgo, In addition to discovering an offer that brings together heritage, culture, gastronomy, wines, nature, art and experiences built on the identity of their communities.
For the Government of the People, this new route represents an opportunity to continue strengthening air connectivity and expanding the paths so that the benefits of tourism reach more regions, service providers, businesses, and families in Guanajuato.
The Secretariat of Tourism and Identity (SECTURI) works in coordination with the Pacific Airport Group (GAP), airlines and industry players to consolidate new connections that allow Guanajuato to continue projecting itself to international markets and for more visitors to discover the wealth that exists in its 46 municipalities.
“Each new air connection means opening a door for more people to get to know our identity, our flavors, our heritage and, above all, our people. Today Guanajuato is opening a new path to Canada and we want every traveler who arrives to find stories they want to take with them and share,” stated María Guadalupe Robles León, Secretary of Tourism and Identity.
The route BJX–Vancouver It will begin operations on October 3 and will operate weekly, every Saturday at 18:00. The service will be carried out with Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
Guanajuato expands its connectivity
The Bajío International Airport maintains a solid growth dynamic. From January to August 2026, it mobilized more than 2 million passengers and currently operates seven airlines, strengthening its role as one of the main air connectivity points in the center of the country.
With the addition of Vancouver, the network now has 13 international routes and 9 domestic ones. The new connection is particularly noteworthy because it marks the first time since Guanajuato that a regular international route has been opened to a country other than the United States.
During 2026, the air traffic offer has also shown favorable performance compared to the previous year, exceeding the levels recorded in 2025 during January, February, March, July and August.
International connectivity also maintains prospects for expansion with the future direct Bajaío–Madrid route, operated by Air Europa and announced for 2027, initially with two weekly frequencies and with the aim of starting operations during the first quarter of the year.
“His appointment would represent a strategic advance by adding direct connectivity to Europe and expanding the international reach of the Bajío International Airport”, ", explained the Secretary of Tourism and Identity of Guanajuato.
With this new international connection, Guanajuato continues to open up new paths, strengthening its air connectivity and adding opportunities for tourism to continue being a driving force for development, identity, and well-being for the communities.
