The Tulum International Airport received its first Canadian flight Friday with the landing of Air Canada. The Canadian airline made its inaugural landing at the Mexican airport around 2:30 p.m. Tulum time from Toronto.

Governor Mara Lezama was at the airport for the Air Canada landing. She says the first landing is a significant event for tourism and the economy of Quintana Roo as she lead the ceremony for the inaugural flight.

This new direct service marks an important milestone in the state’s international connectivity and reinforces Quintana Roo’s commitment to international tourism, she said.

Mara Lezama explained that the opening of this route is the result of collaboration between the government, Air Canada and local communities who together, work to make Quintana Roo an increasingly accessible and attractive destination on a global level.

Air Canada representatives in Mexico, Luis Noriega the General Director for Latin America and Gunther Leudesdorf, the General Director for Mexico, were also at the Tulum airport for the Air Canada landing.

Air Canada offers direct flights to Tulum from Toronto on Fridays and Sundays, and as of May 4, direct from Montreal on Saturdays. Air Canada operates the routes with an Airbus 320 with capacity for 168 passengers and two classes of service.