Issued by Porter Airlines

Porter Airlines is introducing new service between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM). Porter is the only airline offering nonstop service between the two destinations. 

The year-round service takes off November 17, 2025, with three weekly nonstop roundtrip flights. 

The new route also connects Fort McMurray to Porter’s extensive Eastern Canada network through Ottawa, including St. John’s, Halifax, Moncton and Toronto. 

The initial schedule is as follows:

All times local.

Porter continues to expand its network from Ottawa, now serving 26 destinations. Fort McMurray adds to Porter’s presence in Western Canada and is the airline’s third destination in Alberta, joining Calgary and Edmonton.

Travellers will enjoy Porter’s elevated economy experience on its 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, with no middle seats, free premium snacks, complimentary beer and wine in glassware, and free, fast WiFi. PorterReserve fares include fresh, healthy meals, enhanced legroom, complimentary checked bags, and priority boarding and check-in, for an all-inclusive travel experience. These same options are available à la carte under the PorterClassic fare.

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

Quotes

“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 and leisure travel destination for outdoor adventure. It connects with our growing Ottawa hub, providing many connecting travel options throughout Eastern Canada and other North American locations.”

- Andrew Pierce, vice president, network planning and reporting, Porter Airlines

“Porter Airlines' new non-stop service between Ottawa and Fort McMurray marks another exciting milestone for YOW. As YOW’s largest airline by number of non-stop destinations, Porter continues to strengthen Ottawa’s role as a key hub in their expanding North American and Caribbean network. This new route not only enhances connectivity for business and leisure travellers, but also reinforces our shared commitment to serving communities across Canada with convenience and care.”

- Susan Margles, president and CEO, Ottawa International Airport Authority

“YMM is thrilled to welcome Porter Airlines with a new nonstop flight to Ottawa. This exciting milestone is part of our ongoing air service development efforts. We build strong business cases and work closely with both current and prospective airline partners to bring in new routes and increase frequency on the ones we already have. We also listen closely to our community, and we know they’ve been eager to see Porter at YMM. The schedule makes it easy to connect to popular East Coast destinations and beyond, giving residents more access to the places they want to go. This partnership grows YMM’s network and gives travellers greater choice and flexibility when planning their journeys.”
- Denean Robinson, president and CEO, Fort McMurray Airport Authority