OTTAWA — Porter Airlines has launched new nonstop service between Ottawa International Airport and John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport, becoming the only airline to operate direct flights between the two cities.
The new route began operating today, June 22, with twice-daily service aboard Porter’s 78-seat De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft. All flights feature no middle seats, along with Porter’s signature onboard service that includes complimentary wine and beer served in glassware and premium snacks.
“Hamilton and Ottawa are important markets for Porter, and today’s launch reflects our commitment to connecting more Canadians with the travel experience they deserve. Whether flying for business or leisure, passengers on this route will enjoy the seamless, genuine service Porter is known for,” said Andrew Pierce, vice president, network planning and reporting and Porter Airlines.
The flight schedule includes two daily departures in each direction (all times are local):
- Ottawa to Hamilton: 8:35 a.m. departure, arriving 9:43 a.m.; and 2:00 p.m. departure, arriving 3:08 p.m.
- Hamilton to Ottawa: 10:25 a.m. departure, arriving 11:39 a.m.; and 6:35 p.m. departure, arriving 7:49 p.m.
The new service also provides connections through Ottawa to destinations in Atlantic Canada, including Charlottetown, Fredericton and Moncton.
For Ottawa-area travellers, the service provides access to Hamilton and nearby destinations, including Niagara Falls and Ontario wine country.
The launch coincides with the start of Porter’s service to both Ottawa and Montreal Metropolitan Airport (MET). With these additions, travellers in the Greater Hamilton Area now have access to nonstop flights to 13 Porter destinations.
Porter is the only airline serving all three major airports in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area: Toronto City Airport, Toronto Pearson International Airport and Hamilton International Airport.
For more details, go to www.flyporter.com.
