Porter Airlines Launches Exclusive Nonstop Service Between Ottawa and Fort McMurray
Beginning November 17, Porter Airlines will connect the Canadian capital with Alberta's economic hub, offering three weekly flights on its Embraer E195-E2 aircraft.
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Porter Airlines announced a new route that will directly link Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM), making it the only airline to operate this nonstop service. The year-round flights are scheduled to begin on November 17, 2025.
The airline has planned three weekly roundtrip flights, thereby strengthening its network from the Canadian capital. According to a statement from Porter Airlines, this new connection not only links both cities but also provides easier access from Fort McMurray to the airline's extensive network in Eastern Canada, including destinations like St. John's, Halifax, Moncton, and Toronto via its Ottawa hub.
With the addition of Fort McMurray, Porter is expanding its presence in Western Canada, marking its third destination in the province of Alberta, where it already serves Calgary and Edmonton. The airline now operates flights to a total of 26 destinations from Ottawa.
The route will be serviced by Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, which have a capacity for 132 passengers. These jets are known for their 2-2 seating configuration, which eliminates the middle seat, and for offering onboard amenities such as free high-speed WiFi, premium snacks, and complimentary beverages.
Schedule Details
The initial flight schedule, in local times, is as follows:
- Ottawa (YOW) – Fort McMurray (YMM): Departs 9:25 a.m., Arrives 11:55 a.m. (Monday, Wednesday, Friday).
- Fort McMurray (YMM) – Ottawa (YOW): Departs 12:50 p.m., Arrives 6:45 p.m. (Monday, Wednesday, Friday).
"Porter is the only airline providing service between Ottawa and Fort McMurray. As the latest addition to our network, Fort McMurray is gaining valuable new air service to support its position as a key economic centre," said Andrew Pierce, vice president of network planning and reporting at Porter Airlines.
Denean Robinson, president and CEO of the Fort McMurray Airport Authority, also celebrated the airline's arrival: "We are thrilled to welcome Porter Airlines with a new nonstop flight to Ottawa. This exciting milestone is part of our ongoing air service development efforts."
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