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Porter Airlines Adds New Twice Daily Service Between Hamilton and Ottawa

Starting June 22, 2026, Porter Airlines will launch new daily nonstop service between Hamilton and Ottawa.  The route will be operated with a 78-seat De Havilland Dash 8-400 turboprop aircraft.


Porter Airlines De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 Rendering - Courtesy Porter Airlines
Porter Airlines De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 Rendering - Courtesy Porter Airlines

On Wednesday (March 25, 2026), Porter Airlines announced the launch of new double daily service between John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHN) and Ottawa International Airport (YOW) starting June 22, 2026.  The route will be operated with a 78-seat De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 aircraft.  Inbound customers to Ottawa will also enjoy seamless one-stop connections to 11 additional Porter network destinations.  This follows the recent announcement of 14x weekly service between the new Montreal Metropolitan Airport (MET) and Hamilton. Porter now serves 12 year-round and seasonal destinations from YHM, spanning across Canada, Florida and Mexico.


In Wednesday’s announcement, Porter Airlines’ VP – Network Planning and Reporting, Andrew Pierce, said,


“This new route gives passengers more options and greater convenience.  Hamilton travellers can now fly seamlessly to Ottawa and easily connect to destinations across Atlantic Canada and the U.S. East Coast, including Boston and New York.  At the same time, Ottawa passengers gain direct access to Hamilton, the gateway to Niagara region wineries, 100-plus waterfalls and a vibrant culinary scene - there’s lots to explore for every type of visitor.”


Porter Airlines' Schedule Between Ottawa and Hamilton - Courtesy Porter Airlines
Porter Airlines' Schedule Between Ottawa and Hamilton - Courtesy Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines’ guests enjoy an elevated onboard experience with complimentary beer and wine served in glassware, and a selection of Canadian premium snacks. The all-inclusive PorterReserve fares include additional perks, such as the ability to change flights without a fee, dedicated check-in, extra legroom, and two checked bags. For travelers who prefer to choose specific features to fit their needs, PorterClassic fares offer these perks à la carte.


Founded in 2006, Porter Airlines is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating® and is committed to providing a warm and effortless approach to hospitality, restoring glamour and refinement to air travel.  The carrier is headquartered in Toronto, and offers an extensive domestic Canadian and North American network, as well as to Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America.  Porter Airlines currently operates a fleet of De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC) Dash 8-400s and new Embraer E195-E2 jets.


 

Source: Porter Airlines

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