Porter Celebrates the Start of Four Sun Routes From Ottawa

Nonstop service beginning to Aruba, Jamaica, Turks and Caicos, Los Cabos

OTTAWA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Porter Airlines is celebrating its winter schedule from Ottawa International Airport (YOW), bringing the National Capital Region closer to four southern destinations.

Beginning this week, travellers can fly non-stop from Ottawa to Oranjestad, Aruba. Flights to Montego Bay, Jamaica, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, and Los Cabos, Mexico, also begin in coming weeks. Porter is the only airline offering nonstop service from Ottawa to Aruba, Los Cabos and Turks and Caicos, providing exclusive access to the island.

These flights are in addition to existing southern service to Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Nassau, Grand Cayman, and Liberia, as well as five destinations in Florida. In total, Porter will operate nearly 600 flights to Mexico, the Caribbean and Costa Rica from Ottawa this winter season. This represents an increase of greater than 80 per cent compared to the previous year.

“This is an unprecedented variety of flight options for National Capital Region residents looking for winter escapes,” said Edmond Eldebs, senior vice president and chief commercial officer, Porter Airlines. “Porter’s network continues to expand for travellers, with more non-stop flights to destinations where they want to fly.”

New services from Ottawa begin on the following schedule:

Route*	Start date	Peak Frequency
Oranjestad, Aruba (AUA)	Nov. 7, 2026	3x weekly
Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ)	Nov. 25, 2026	2x weekly
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos (PLS)	Dec. 17, 2026	2x weekly
Los Cabos, Mexico (SJD)	Dec. 18, 2026	2x weekly

The new flights are operated by Porter’s 132-seat Embraer E195-E2. The aircraft features a two-by-two seating configuration, meaning no middle seats for any passenger. Porter’s elevated onboard experience includes complimentary beer and wine served in glassware, premium Canadian snacks, and free, fast WiFi for every passenger.

Vacation packages featuring Porter flights, accommodations, ground transportation and excursions are also available via Transat from Ottawa to Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Nassau, Grand Cayman, Liberia, and Aruba. Full schedule details and booking information can be found at www.flyporter.com.

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“More direct flights from Ottawa mean more choices for residents, more visitors discovering our city, and more opportunities for local businesses. The addition of these new sun destinations is great news for Ottawa travellers. I'm pleased to see Porter Airlines continuing to invest in Ottawa. It's also great for Ottawa residents to have more opportunities to travel to the destinations they want without having to connect through another city. Strong air connections make Ottawa a more attractive place to do business, support tourism and help us compete on a national and international stage.”

- Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor, City of Ottawa

“Porter Airlines’ continued growth at YOW is a strong vote of confidence in the Ottawa-Gatineau market. New non-stop service to Aruba, Montego Bay, Providenciales and San José del Cabo gives travellers more choice and strengthens Ottawa’s connectivity. We welcome Porter’s continued investment in its network, crew base and maintenance operations at YOW, and look forward to supporting its success.”

- Susan Margles, President and CEO, Ottawa Airport Authority

“Porter’s new nonstop service from Ottawa creates a direct connection between Canada’s capital and Aruba, giving travelers on both sides more choice when planning their journeys. We value Porter’s confidence in our island and look forward to building a strong partnership that supports Aruba’s long-term vision for balanced and sustainable tourism development.”

- Jonny Andersen, chief executive officer, Aruba Airport Authority N.V.

“Every new connection allows more Canadians to experience Jamaica’s vibrant culture, beautiful landscapes and warm welcome. Porter Airlines' new Ottawa to Montego Bay service gives travellers in our capital city a new way to plan their winter escape, and bring our two countries closer together.”

- Angella Bennett, regional director for Canada, Jamaica Tourist Board

“Canada is showing strong and growing interest in the Turks and Caicos Islands, and we are pleased to see that reflected in the expansion of air service from the market. Porter Airlines’ new nonstop flights from Ottawa strengthens our connectivity with Canada and give travellers more convenient options for reaching our islands. Canadians have always shown a genuine appreciation for the culture, heritage, natural beauty and, of course, the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands. Perhaps it is that shared warmth and friendliness that keeps bringing them back, and our partnership with Porter will simply make it easier for Canadians to continue showing their love for our Beautiful by Nature islands. Ottawa opens an entirely new gateway to the Turks and Caicos Islands. This increased access will make it easier for more Canadians to discover and enjoy our destination, while supporting the continued growth of this important market.”

- Hon. Arlington Musgrove, minister responsible for aviation, Turks and Caicos Islands

“We see tremendous opportunity in Ottawa, and Porter’s new nonstop service strengthens our connection with Canada’s capital region. Los Cabos is a destination that continues to surprise travellers. Our spectacular beaches and beautiful weather may inspire a first visit, but it is the breadth of experiences, from our striking landscape where the desert meets the sea to our exceptional culinary scene, and the opportunity to discover something new with every stay that keep people coming back. We look forward to welcoming more travellers from Ottawa and sharing the many dimensions of Los Cabos.”

- Rodrigo Esponda, managing director, Los Cabos Tourism Board

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 North America, including a coast-to-coast domestic Canadian network, the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. 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 X.