Canada has extended ban on all direct commercial and private passenger flights from India until September 26.
A transport ministry statement said that Canada continues to take a risk-based and measured approach to re-opening the border while prioritising the health and safety of everyone in the country.
Travelers eligible to enter Canada will be able to board direct flights from India once the restriction on direct flights expires, provided they have a proof of a negative Covid-19 molecular test, according to the statement.
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The ban was originally imposed on April 22 and was scheduled to expire on September 21.
Meanwhile, on Wednesday, three direct flights from India will arrive in Canada. With this, the direct connectivity would be resumed between the two countries after almost five months.