Canada will officially end its ban on direct flights from India on September 26, 2021, at 23:59 EDT. Air Canada’s requirements for boarding flights from India to Canada have now changed. The only accepted COVID-19 tests are an RT-PCR test or a rapid PCR test that must be taken no more than 18 hours before their departing Air Canada flight to Canada from the COVID-19 Testing Centre & Lounge across from Terminal 3 at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. Air Canada requires either of these specific tests as no other test from any other clinic within India will be accepted, even if you are connecting from a different city.
You may also be able to travel if you provide proof of a certified positive PCR test result taken between 14 and 180 days before your scheduled departure flight to Canada.
If you have an upcoming flight you must book your RT-PCR test prior to travel. In order for you to receive your results in time, we recommend you book an appointment no later than 6 hours before their departing flight. If they are travelling in Signature Class, you should look for the dedicated section at the testing facility.
If you need further assistance, Air Canada’s airport check-in counters will be open 6 hours prior to departure.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to your travel plans. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
