Daily non-stop flights announced between Kelowna and Victoria

KELOWNA – Travelers to Vancouver Island now have a non-stop flight to Victoria out of Kelowna International Airport.

Pacific Coastal Airlines announced the seven day a week service Tuesday, Aug. 15, saying it will benefit communities on the island as well as the Okanagan.

Effective Oct. 27, the Saab 340 aircraft will depart YLW at 9 a.m. Monday to Friday, 9:45 a.m. Saturday and and 6:55 p.m. Sunday to Friday. The flight lasts roughly one hour.

Pacific Coastal Airlines has been providing charter and cargo services in B.C. for almost forty years. It is now the sixth-largest airline operating at YVR based on outbound seating, and third-largest in take-offs and landings, according to a press release issued Tuesday.

Passengers can make reservations on the airline’s website at www.pacificcoastal.com, by phoning the call centre number at 1.800.663.2872, or through a local travel agency.  

For more information visit the Pacific Coast Airline website. 

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