Porter Airlines
Porter Airlines guide with airline codes, Toronto and Ottawa hubs, Cancún and sun routes, fleet, cabins, baggage, check-in, VIPorter and airport transport.
- Aircraft
- 82
- Destinations
- 54
- Hubs
- YYZ, YOW
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About Porter Airlines
Porter Airlines is a Canadian airline, officially Porter Airlines Inc., headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. It was founded in 2006 and operated its first flight, from Toronto's Billy Bishop airport to Ottawa, on 23 October 2006. It belongs to Porter Aviation Holdings Inc. and is not a member of an airline alliance.
Porter flies from two Toronto airports. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, on the Toronto Islands, has its Dash 8-400 turboprop flights, while Toronto Pearson and Ottawa are the bases for its Embraer E195-E2 jets. Hamilton, Montréal–Trudeau and Halifax are other important bases. From these cities it serves more than 50 destinations across Canada and the United States, and sun destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America, including Cancún and Puerto Vallarta.
The fleet of about 82 aircraft combines Embraer E195-E2 jets and De Havilland Dash 8-400 turboprops, with more E195-E2 jets on order.
Schedules, aircraft assignments, terminals and fare rules can change. Confirm operational details directly with Porter Airlines before travel.
Where Porter Airlines flies
Routes and frequencies change with the season, and most sun routes run only in winter. Some routes listed below begin later in the 2026–27 winter season. Check the current schedule on flyporter.com before you plan a trip.
Mexico
Cancún from Toronto Pearson and Ottawa, plus winter flights from Hamilton, from London (Ontario) from 17 December 2026 and from Halifax from 18 December 2026. Puerto Vallarta from Toronto Pearson from 23 October 2026, Ottawa, Hamilton and, from 3 November 2026, Edmonton. Los Cabos from Toronto Pearson and Edmonton from 16 November 2026 and from Ottawa from 18 December 2026.
Caribbean and Central America
Nassau and Liberia (Costa Rica) from Toronto Pearson and Ottawa, Grand Cayman from Toronto Pearson and Ottawa from mid-December 2026, and Aruba from Toronto Pearson from 30 October 2026 and from Ottawa from 7 November 2026.
United States
Cities such as New York LaGuardia, Newark, Boston, Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare, Austin, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas and Phoenix, and Florida destinations including Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Miami, Fort Myers and Tampa, many of them seasonal.
Canada
A coast-to-coast network linking Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Hamilton and Halifax with cities such as Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Thunder Bay, Québec City, Moncton, Fredericton, Charlottetown, St. John's and Deer Lake.
Porter Airlines fleet
Porter flies about 82 aircraft of two types. The aircraft shown at booking is not guaranteed until departure.
Embraer E195-E2
About 53 jets with 132 seats in a 2-2 layout with no middle seats, flying from Toronto Pearson, Ottawa and other bases across North America and to sun destinations. More are on order.
De Havilland Dash 8-400
About 29 turboprops with 78 seats, based at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and used on short-haul routes in Canada and to the United States.
Porter Airlines cabin classes
Every Porter seat is in a 2-2 layout with no middle seats. Cabins depend on the aircraft and route. Check the seat map and fare conditions before you buy.
PorterReserve
Seats at the front of the aircraft with extra legroom, meals, dedicated check-in and boarding, and two checked bags. Sold as Navigate and Ultimate fares.
PorterClassic Stretch
Economy seats with extra legroom on the E195-E2.
PorterClassic
The standard economy cabin, sold as Basic, Standard, Flexible and Freedom fares. Beer and wine, snacks and Wi-Fi are complimentary in economy. Baggage, seat selection and change rules depend on the fare.
Practical information
BaggageCabin bags, checked bags, missing luggage
Porter baggage allowances depend on the fare.
Every fare includes a personal item up to 33 × 43 × 16 cm (13 × 17 × 6 in). All fares except Basic also include a standard carry-on bag up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in). Oversized carry-on bags are checked at the gate.
Basic and Standard fares do not include a checked bag. Flexible and Freedom fares include one checked bag, and PorterReserve Navigate and Ultimate fares include two.
Strollers, car seats, sports equipment, pets and oversized items follow separate rules. Check the official Porter baggage page before you fly.
Check-in and boardingSteps before departure
Online check-in on flyporter.com opens 24 hours before departure. Porter asks passengers to arrive at least 60 minutes before domestic flights and 90 minutes before international flights, and at least 3 hours before US flights from airports with US preclearance, such as Toronto Pearson, Billy Bishop, Ottawa and Montréal–Trudeau. Boarding gates close 10 minutes before departure.
Confirm the operating airline and the airport: Toronto Pearson or Billy Bishop Toronto City.
Review passport, visa and entry requirements for your destination.
Check in online as soon as it opens, 24 hours before departure.
Save the mobile boarding pass to your phone or print it.
Drop bags before the counter deadline: 90 minutes before international and US flights from Toronto Pearson, 75 minutes from Ottawa and Montréal–Trudeau, and 60 minutes from most other airports.
Lounges
Porter has a passenger lounge at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. Lounge access at other airports depends on the airport, fare and VIPorter status, so check the lounge options at your departure airport before you travel.
Loyalty program
VIPorter is Porter's loyalty program. Members earn points on Porter fares, including Basic fares, and on add-ons such as seats and bags, and can earn with partner Alaska Airlines. Points can be used for Porter flights and some partner itineraries. Status levels are Passport, Venture, Ascent and First, based on yearly spending, with benefits such as dedicated check-in and early boarding. Program rules change, so check your account for the conditions that apply to your trip.
Flight status and customer serviceOfficial sources
For current operational information, use Porter's official services:
flyporter.com for booking, check-in, trip management and flight status
Porter Airlines airports
Porter uses two different airports in Toronto. Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ), on the Toronto Islands next to downtown, has only Dash 8-400 turboprop flights to nearby cities in Canada and the United States. Toronto Pearson (YYZ), northwest of the city, has Porter's E195-E2 jet flights across Canada and the United States and to Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America. Flights to Cancún and other sun destinations leave from Pearson, not Billy Bishop. Check the airport on your ticket before you book a transfer.
Porter's main jet base, with E195-E2 flights across Canada, to many US cities and to sun destinations such as Cancún, Puerto Vallarta, Nassau, Liberia and Aruba. Porter uses Terminal 3.
Book a transfer →Airport detailsPorter's hub in the national capital and a base for its E195-E2 jets, with flights across Canada, to the United States and to sun destinations including Cancún, Puerto Vallarta, Nassau and Aruba. Flights use the airport's main terminal.
Book a transfer →Airport detailsAirport transportation for Porter Airlines passengers
Public transport, authorized taxis, shared shuttles or a pre-booked private transfer. Arriving long-haul or with a lot of luggage is the case for booking ahead: fixed price, and a driver in arrivals with your name on a sign.
Airport Transportation is an independent platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Porter Airlines.
Porter Airlines FAQs
What are Porter Airlines' airline codes?
Porter Airlines' IATA code is PD, its ICAO code is POE, and its callsign is PORTER AIR.
What are Porter Airlines' main hubs?
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). Hamilton, Montréal–Trudeau and Halifax are other important bases.
Does Porter fly from Toronto Pearson or Billy Bishop?
Both. Dash 8-400 turboprop flights to nearby Canadian and US cities use Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport, on the Toronto Islands. E195-E2 jet flights, including all flights to Mexico and the Caribbean, use Toronto Pearson. Check the airport on your booking.
Which terminal does Porter use at Toronto Pearson?
Porter uses Terminal 3 at Toronto Pearson. Confirm on your boarding pass before travel.
Is Porter Airlines part of an airline alliance?
No. Porter Airlines is not a member of Star Alliance, SkyTeam or oneworld. It partners with airlines such as Alaska Airlines.
What is Porter Airlines' frequent-flyer program?
VIPorter.
Does Porter fly to Cancún?
Yes. Porter flies to Cancún from Toronto Pearson and Ottawa, with winter flights from Hamilton, London (Ontario) from 17 December 2026 and Halifax from 18 December 2026.
Does Porter fly to Puerto Vallarta?
Yes, in winter. Porter flies to Puerto Vallarta from Toronto Pearson from 23 October 2026, and from Ottawa, Hamilton and Edmonton later in the 2026–27 winter season.
Does Porter fly to Aruba?
Yes, from this winter. Porter flights to Aruba start on 30 October 2026 from Toronto Pearson and on 7 November 2026 from Ottawa.
When does Porter online check-in open?
24 hours before departure. Arrive at least 60 minutes before domestic flights, 90 minutes before international flights and 3 hours before US flights from airports with US preclearance.
Can I bring a carry-on bag on Porter?
It depends on fare. Every fare includes a personal item. All fares except Basic also include a standard carry-on bag up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm (21.5 × 15.5 × 9 in).
Is Airport Transportation affiliated with Porter Airlines?
No. Airport Transportation is an independent transportation-booking platform and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Porter Airlines.
Information reviewed in October 2026. Airline schedules, fleet figures, baggage rules and passenger services are subject to change.