Low-cost carrier French bee takes flight from Montreal

French bee, the first French airline specializing in long-haul flights accessible to all, will make its official entry into Quebec on April 30, 2025.

The Dubreuil Group subsidiary is delighted to offer Quebec travellers a direct, affordable link between Montreal-Trudeau International Airport and Paris-Orly.

The arrival of this new route is part of a growth strategy aimed at strengthening the company’s presence in North America. After developing its network in the U.S. with routes to San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York and Miami, the company is now expanding its offer in Canada to meet the growing demand from North American customers for long-haul travel at competitive fares. This expansion is a major asset for Quebec, supporting the local economy, tourism and trade.

About the new flight schedule

Flights will be operated with a fleet of Airbus A350s, renowned for reducing fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions by 25 per cent compared with previous generations. Thanks to their innovative design and use of lightweight materials, these aircraft combine performance and respect for the environment, meeting the expectations of travellers concerned about their ecological footprint.

French bee will operate four weekly flights between the two cities, using one of its latest-generation aircraft. From July 4 to August 31, 2025, a fifth flight will be added to meet increased demand during the summer period, and to enable Quebecers to discover Paris.

Return fares will start from $449, offering an attractive option for exploring this popular destination. The direct flight will take around 7 hours 30 minutes, allowing passengers to reach the French capital in comfort.

Personalize your trip

To guarantee a tailor-made experience, customers can personalize their trip by choosing from a wide range of options, such as checked baggage, sports equipment, seats with a view or with more leg room, private cabins, priority boarding, meals or travel kits. In all, more than a million combinations are possible to suit everyone’s preferences.

“With the opening of this new Montreal destination, French bee continues to expand its international network, increasing its number of long-haul destinations from 6 to 7 in response to high demand for business and leisure travel throughout the year,” said Gregory Jamet, executive vice-president RMPP at French bee. “This new route will enable French bee to strengthen its local partnerships and facilitate exchanges between Canada and France. The introduction of the Airbus A350 reflects our commitment to offering an environmentally-friendly experience, while meeting travellers’ expectations in terms of comfort and accessibility. We look forward to welcoming Quebec passengers as early as April 30, 2025.”