Porter Adds Vancouver to London Non-Stop Route
The year-round route between Vancouver and London, Ontario is set to begin on April 12, 2027, as part of five new domestic routes.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Air Travel
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Porter Airlines will launch a permanent, year-round non-stop route between Vancouver International Airport and London International Airport in London, Ontario, beginning April 12, 2027. The route is one of five domestic additions the carrier announced last month.
Why it matters
Vancouver International Airport is not currently served by any non-stop flights to London International Airport, so the new route creates a direct link where none exists today. For travellers in southwestern Ontario and British Columbia, it adds a direct option between the two regions.
Porter will operate the route with Embraer E195-E2 jets at least once daily, peaking at 11 flights per week depending on the time of year. No non-stop service currently links Vancouver International Airport and London International Airport, and details on fares and ticket availability have not yet been released.
The players
Porter Airlines
Porter Airlines is a Canadian regional carrier headquartered in Toronto that operates a short-haul network out of Toronto Billy Bishop Airport and other Canadian airports.
London International Airport (YXU)
London International Airport is the commercial airport serving London, Ontario, located in the southwestern part of the province.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport is the main international airport serving Metro Vancouver and one of the busiest airports in Canada.
The details
The route will be permanent and year-round, operating non-stop between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and London International Airport (YXU). It is one of five domestic additions Porter announced last month, alongside new London, Ontario routes to Ottawa, Montreal Metropolitan Airport and Halifax, all scheduled for April 12, 2027.
Timeline
October 2026: Porter announces five domestic additions, including the Vancouver to London route.
April 12, 2027: The Vancouver to London, Ontario route is scheduled to begin.
April 12, 2027: New London, Ontario routes to Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax are scheduled to begin.
May 6, 2027: Porter will introduce an Edmonton service from London, Ontario.
Travel Outlook
The new route extends Porter's existing permanent year-round non-stop Vancouver service, which already reaches Hamilton, Toronto-Pearson, Ottawa, Montreal Metropolitan and Montreal-Trudeau. Porter also runs a seasonal Vancouver to Phoenix, Arizona route, so the London addition expands its year-round Canadian coverage rather than its seasonal sun-destination offerings.
Travellers flying between Vancouver and southwestern Ontario will have a direct non-stop option once the route begins on April 12, 2027. Because the service runs at least daily with a seasonal peak of 11 flights per week, it may be worth monitoring fares as the launch date approaches.
The takeaway
Direct links between regional airports can shorten travel times that otherwise require connecting through a hub. Travellers planning trips for 2027 should check schedules and fares closer to the launch date.
What happens next
Porter's new London, Ontario routes to Ottawa, Montreal and Halifax begin on April 12, 2027, the same day as the Vancouver service, and its Edmonton service from London follows on May 6, 2027.
Further reading
For more on how new routes like this one fit into the wider market, see our Air Travel coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Dailyhive.
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