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Porter Airlines will be the first carrier to operate from the new Montreal Metropolitan Airport (MET), located in Longueuil on the South Shore. Starting June 15, 2026, the company will launch 12 non-stop routes to Canadian destinations, from Quebec City to Vancouver. This expansion represents a 91% increase in Porter’s summer capacity in the Montreal region.
MET Airport (code YHU), formerly known as Saint-Hubert Airport, offers a convenient alternative to Montreal-Trudeau (YUL) for more than half of the Greater Montreal population. Porter will continue to serve YUL in parallel, bringing the total to 244 weekly departures from the metropolis. If you are looking to maximize your VIPorter points or take advantage of the best travel credit cards, these new routes offer numerous opportunities.
The MET terminal was developed and is operated by YHU Infrastructure Partners. The concept focuses on a compact and open design, with a spacious departure lounge and comfortable seating. The objective: to reduce time spent at the airport while offering a pleasant experience.
Located in Longueuil, MET is easily accessible from downtown Montreal and central districts. For residents of the South Shore, Montérégie, and Eastern Greater Montreal, it is a significantly faster option than Montreal-Trudeau. Furthermore, the opening of MET represents a major private investment in the region’s transportation infrastructure.
Porter is launching 12 routes from MET within one week, from June 15 to June 22, 2026. The network covers Canada from east to west, with frequencies of up to 27 flights per week to Toronto Billy Bishop (YTZ).
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In total, Porter will have 138 weekly departures from MET and 106 from YUL, for a total of 244 departures per week from Montreal. Flights are already on sale at flyporter.com and through travel agencies.
Among the 12 routes, six are entirely new destinations from Montreal for Porter: Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Charlottetown, Winnipeg, and Moncton. The other six (Quebec City, St. John’s, Toronto Billy Bishop, Toronto Pearson, Halifax, and Hamilton) complement existing flights from YUL.
Porter maintains its operations at Montreal-Trudeau (YUL) in parallel. The simultaneous service to MET and YUL allows travelers to choose the most convenient airport based on their departure point, destination, and schedule.
Porter has been serving Montreal-Trudeau since the company’s founding in 2006. The addition of MET does not replace YUL; it expands the offering. Furthermore, a partnership with Pascan Aviation, based at MET, offers connections to regions of Quebec and the Maritimes on a single ticket, with included baggage transfer.
MET will be served by two types of aircraft: the De Havilland Dash 8-400 (78 seats) and the Embraer E195-E2 (132 seats). No Porter aircraft has a middle seat.
In three years, Porter has integrated 52 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft into its fleet. This rapid growth has enabled the addition of transcontinental flights within Canada and to the United States, as well as routes to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. The network now comprises 112 routes to 49 destinations.
Every Porter flight allows you to earn VIPorter points, the company’s loyalty program. These points can be used to book free flights with Porter, as well as with partners such as Air Transat and Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards.
To earn VIPorter points faster, two BMO credit cards are available:
The arrival of Porter Airlines at MET marks a turning point for air transport in Greater Montreal. With 12 coast-to-coast routes, a modern terminal, and a recognized passenger experience, MET establishes itself as a concrete alternative to Montreal-Trudeau for travelers from the South Shore and the eastern part of the metropolis.
For points enthusiasts, it is also an opportunity to earn VIPorter points on more routes. Subscribe to our newsletter to follow launch offers and promotions related to MET’s opening.
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