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Porter Expands in Ottawa With New Victoria Service

original Porter Airlines’ Ottawa network continues to grow with the addition of a new nonstop route to Western Canada. (Photo: Business Wire)

Porter Airlines’ Ottawa network continues to grow with the addition of a new nonstop route to Western Canada. (Photo: Business Wire)

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Porter Airlines’ Ottawa network continues to grow with the addition of a new nonstop route to Western Canada. Starting May 15, 2025, service between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Victoria International Airport (YYJ) will operate for the summer season with up to four weekly roundtrip flights.

The British Columbia capital is the second destination in the province, joining Vancouver, with direct routes to Ottawa. The initial schedule is as follows:

Route

Departure

Arrival

Days of Operation

 

Ottawa (YOW) to Victoria (YYJ)

 

8:35 a.m.

10:55 a.m.

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

 

Victoria (YYJ) to Ottawa (YOW)

 

11:50 a.m.

7:35 p.m.

All times are local

 

Flights will be operated on Porter’s 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, providing an elevated economy experience for all passengers, with no middle seats, free, fast WiFi, and complimentary beer, wine, and snacks for everyone. For travellers looking for an all-inclusive experience, the PorterReserve fare includes fresh, healthy meals, enhanced legroom, dedicated check-in, and two checked bags, amongst other perks. The same options are available for purchase à la carte under the PorterClassic fare.

This is the 20th nonstop route available from Ottawa. Connections for Victoria are available through Ottawa to Porter’s Eastern Canada network, including Halifax, Charlottetown, Fredericton, and St. John’s.

The service complements Porter’s existing Toronto-Victoria route. Currently operating one daily roundtrip, the route increases to 10 weekly roundtrips in May.

For more information and detailed schedules, visit www.flyporter.com.

Quotes
“Ottawa continues to be a growing market for us. This route provides more passengers the opportunity to discover Porter’s award-winning elevated economy experience. With Victoria as our latest addition, travellers now have more options to fly across the country with us.”
     — Andrew Pierce, vice president network planning and reporting, Porter Airlines

“We are excited to welcome another route connecting Ottawa non-stop to British Columbia. Porter’s new service to Victoria will provide ‘capital’ coverage from coast-to-coast through YOW. This service is ideal for both origin and destination travellers, as well as those making connections at YOW for places beyond.”
     — Joel Tkach, Vice President, Business Development, Marketing and Customer Transportation

About Porter
Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves a North American network from Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline® in the World Airline Star Rating®. Visit www.flyporter.com or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

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