MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 5, 2026--
Porter Airlines is inaugurating nonstop flights today between Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Nassau, The Bahamas (NAS). This marks the airline’s first Caribbean service from Montreal. This winter seasonal service operates up to three times weekly and enhances Porter’s presence in The Bahamas, complementing existing service from Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and Ottawa (YOW). Passengers now have the flexibility to access Nassau from three of Porter’s Eastern Canadian hubs, offering more options for winter getaways.
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“Launching our first Caribbean flight from Montreal is a great addition for travellers who want more choice and convenience when planning winter travel,” said Andrew Pierce, vice president, network planning and reporting, Porter Airlines. "Passengers can expect Porter’s elevated economy experience, including no middle seats and thoughtful service.”
The route is flown by Porter’s Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, configured with 132 seats in a comfortable two-by-two layout. Every passenger also benefits from free, fast WiFi, while enjoying Porter’s signature onboard hospitality that includes complimentary premium Canadian snacks and beer and wine served in glassware.
Travellers looking for additional comfort and flexibility can choose the all-inclusive PorterReserve fares, which provide benefits such as flexible ticketing options, priority services at the airport and extra legroom seating at the front of the aircraft. PorterReserve customers are also treated to fresh, high-quality meals and premium pre-mixed cocktails. These perks can be added à la carte when booking PorterClassic fares.
Members of the VIPorter loyalty program can use their points to book trips to sun destinations, with redemptions starting from as low as 10,000 points for a one-way flight.
Nassau serves as a gateway to The Bahamas, offering visitors immediate access to world-famous beaches, rich local culture, and exceptional hospitality. This new direct link from Montreal connects passengers to the heart of the islands, creating seamless opportunities to explore the diverse attractions in Nassau or connect to the wider archipelago for a unique island-hopping experience.
Flights are available for booking at flyporter.com and through travel agents.
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“ADM Aéroports de Montréal is thrilled to welcome this flight to Nassau, operated by our partner Porter, which will delight travellers seeking warmth, entertainment, and unforgettable memories. We are very pleased to support Porter in expanding its service offering with its very first international destination at YUL. It's the diversity of the offer that makes our air service so rich, and we extend our gratitude to the entire Porter team for their relentless efforts in making this a reality.”
- Karl Brochu, vice president, airport operations and air services development, Aéroports de Montréal (ADM)
“LPIA is pleased to welcome Porter Airlines’ new nonstop service from Montreal to Nassau. This new route further strengthens our airport's role as a key regional hub and reflects continued, strategic growth in airlift to The Bahamas. As passenger demand increases, we remain focused on maintaining a careful balance between airport growth and expansion, and service excellence at LPIA. We look forward to continuing to work closely with Porter Airlines and our tourism and aviation partners to ensure the long-term success of this new route.”
- Vernice Walkine, president & CEO, Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD)
“The launch of Montreal–Nassau service is a strong vote of confidence in Nassau & Paradise Island. Canada remains a key area for our destination, with interest from Montreal rising and visits to our website up more than 130% from this market. This expanded connectivity strengthens our reach while supporting sustained, demand-led airlift, and we’re pleased to deepen our partnership with Porter Airlines and welcome even more visitors from Canada.”
- Joy Jibrilu, CEO, Nassau & Paradise Island Promotion 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.
Porter Airlines expands Montreal network with new service to Nassau
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