You’ll be able to fly non-stop between Ottawa and Turks and Caicos this winter

A Porter plane taxis down the runway at the Ottawa International Airport in Ottawa on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. (Sean Kilpatrick/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Travellers will be able to escape the cold winter weather in Ottawa on direct flights to Turks and Caicos.

Porter Airlines has announced new non-stop service from the Ottawa International Airport to Providenciales (PLS), Turks and Caicos, starting December 17.

There will be flights on Thursday and Sunday through the winter.

“We’re excited that Porter Airlines is adding Providenciales (Provo) to its growing list of non-stop sunshine destinations from YOW,” said Joel Tkach, vice president of business development and marketing at the Ottawa International Airport Authority.

“Given Canada’s long‑standing relationship with Turks and Caicos, this new service will resonate strongly with travellers across Ottawa–Gatineau, thanks to the island’s standout beaches and wide range of adventure activities.”

Porter is also launching non-stop service from Toronto’s Pearson International Airport to Providenciales, starting Nov. 6.

Porter says Turks and Caicos is the fifth new sun destination to be added to its winter seasonal network, following the addition of Aruba, San Jose, Costa Rica, Montego Bay, Jamaica and Los Cabos, Mexico.

In April, Porter Airlines announced new service on three non-stop routes out of the Ottawa International Airport to Aruba, Montego Bay and Los Cabos.

Starting November 7, Porter will fly twice a week between Ottawa and Aruba.

On Nov. 25, Porter Airlines will launch twice-weekly service between Ottawa and Montego Bay, Jamaica.

And starting Dec. 18, Porter will fly twice a week between Ottawa and Los Cabos.

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