Beginning November 30, Canada will reopen more airports to international flights, at the same time that passengers and staff will be required to show proof of vaccination if departing from a Canadian airport.

Increased immunization levels have permitted these additional Canadian airports to reopen to international passenger flights in a safe manner. While continuing to support the Government of Canada’s methodical approach to reopening our border, this move will help ensure that travelers may reach additional regional airports for their international travels this winter.

The following are the eight airports that will reopen:

• St. John’s International
• John C. Munro Hamilton International
• Region of Waterloo International
• Regina International
• Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International
• Kelowna International
• Abbotsford International
• Victoria International

These airports join a list of ten Canadian destinations that permit foreign flights already:

• Winnipeg James/Armstrong Richardson International
• Edmonton International
• Calgary International
• Vancouver International
• Halifax Stanfield International
• Québec City Jean Lesage International
• Montréal-Trudeau International
• Ottawa/Macdonald–Cartier International
• Toronto Pearson International
• Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre

According to Health Canada’s recommendations, more airports may begin to welcome overseas travellers. The government’s decision on which cities can extend to international flights will continue to be influenced by the coronavirus pandemic, demand, and airport operational capacity.

On November 30, all passengers and airline employees departing from a Canadian airport must be fully vaccinated. On October 30, Canada began phasing in the measure, giving travelers and crews till the end of the month to get fully vaccinated.

The rule applies to all domestic and international flights from Canadian airports, VIA Rail and Rocky Mountaineer railway passengers, and cruise ship passengers on voyages of 24 hours or more who use federally regulated modes of transportation.

Visitors from other countries who arrived in Canada before October 30 will have some leeway. If they provide a negative COVID-19 test before traveling, they will be able to leave the country without being completely vaccinated until February 28.

The severe vaccine travel restrictions, which will be completely implemented by November 30, and the pan-Canadian proof of vaccination credential, which is currently accessible for travel, are allowing vaccinated Canadians to travel safely.