Increased nonstop service and easy connections to/from Hamilton International offer travellers greater convenience and flexibility this winter

Hamilton, ON (August 20, 2025) – Sand or snow? The choice is yours this winter as John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (Hamilton International or YHM) unveils its 2025/26 Winter Program, featuring flights to popular sunny destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Florida, along with continued service to key Canadian cities, including Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax and Vancouver.

And that’s not all! For the first time ever, guests travelling from Hamilton International will enjoy the added comfort and convenience of passenger jet bridges. These much-anticipated additions are coming just in time for the winter season and will provide direct, weather-protected access from the terminal to the aircraft, further enhancing the overall travel experience.

The jet bridges will be the next enhancement to Hamilton International’s refreshed airport experience. The Airport officially unveiled its refreshed passenger terminal building in June, including an expanded exterior frontage with updated landscaping and a marquis YHM sign offering a warm welcome to travellers. Inside the terminal, upgrades to check-in, baggage claim and the departure gate areas create a smoother, sleeker and more spacious feel. Integration of architectural elements and contemporary finishes inspired by the region’s natural geography lend the terminal a unique sense of place, while new digital signage and lighting upgrades enhance the overall travel journey.

2025/26 Winter Program Highlights

  • Porter Airlines (Porter) is chasing the sun, adding nonstop, weekly flights to Mexico, The Bahamas and Florida with service to Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Nassau, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando starting in December. This seasonal service will complement Porter’s robust domestic schedule from Hamilton International, with nonstop flights to Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax and Vancouver continuing through the winter. Flights are available for booking at FlyPorter.com.
  • The WestJet Group continues to offer enhanced vacation packages through Sunwing Vacations Group’s tour operating and retail brands, with weekly service to Cancun and Punta Cana returning in December. WestJet also continues to provide non-stop service to its global hub in Calgary with flights five times weekly, providing access to more than 70 one-stop connections across North America and beyond. Vacation-seekers can book at WestJet.com, Sunwing.ca or WestJet.com/en-ca/vacations.
  • Air Canada and The Landline Company continue to operate daily luxury motorcoach service between Hamilton International and Toronto Pearson, connecting Air Canada and Star Alliance passengers directly to and from YHM at no additional cost. Customers with a pre-existing Air Canada, Air Canada Vacations or Star Alliance reservation can also now add the luxury motorcoach service to/from Hamilton International directly through Landline’s website at Landline.com.

“We are excited to announce an expanded winter flight schedule and the long-anticipated addition of passenger jet bridges,” said Ed Ratuski, Executive Managing Director of Hamilton International. “We’re building on the ‘travel refreshed’ momentum of this past summer, with more terminal enhancements and new Canada Customs and NEXUS kiosks to make the international arrivals experience seamless and more convenient for our guests.”

Travellers are encouraged to arrive at the Airport at least two (2) hours prior to domestic departures and three (3) hours prior to international departures to allow ample time for parking, check-in and security screening. Travellers can also secure their parking spot in advance and save by pre-booking through Hamilton International’s online reservation system. Parking reservations are available for booking now at parking.flyhamilton.ca.

About John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport

John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport is a growing international gateway for affordable travel and the largest overnight express freight airport in Canada. The Airport is owned by the City of Hamilton and managed under an agreement by TradePort International Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vantage Group – a global leader in airport and transportation investment, development, management, and advisory services. This allows Hamilton International to incorporate best-in-class practices from around the world into its operations. As an efficient facilitator of cargo and passenger operations, Hamilton International is an economic engine and responsible community partner. Its strategic location and uncongested 24/7 operations make it an attractive option for both passenger and cargo carriers looking to serve the Southern Ontario market.

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