New airline taxi service Toronto to Muskoka begins Friday

In 35 minutes you will be able to fly weekends from Billy Bishop Airport to Muskoka Airport for $140 one way.

GRAVENHURST — A new weekend airline taxi service takes flight Friday from Toronto to Muskoka.

FLYGTA https://www.flygta.com/ and the Muskoka Airport https://www.muskokaairport.com/ have announced the launch of regularly-scheduled  service from Toronto’s Billy Bishop Airport to the Muskoka Airport.

The new service, beginning June 15, offers a more convenient and less stressful way to travel.

They call it a “convenient, quick and stress-free” way to travel in a release.

“Say goodbye to traffic congestion on Hwy. 400, 401, 427, Don Valley Parkway and the Gardiner. No Toronto parking is required. Benefit from free shuttle service connecting Billy Bishop to Union Station, the TTC and Go Train services.”

Muskoka Airport, which is owned by the District of Muskoka, is a partner in the new weekend flight venture.

“The Muskoka Airport board feels this is a great opportunity for Muskoka’s year round residents, second home owners and visitors looking for more options and convenience connecting Muskoka and Toronto” said Bud Purves, chair of the Muskoka Airport board, in the joint release.

“The Muskoka Airport board looks forward to welcoming more opportunities like this as we develop our strategic planning process this summer.”

The Muskoka Airport is owned by the District of Muskoka.

Operating as a pilot project, the proposed flights will run from June to October.

Flights will operate between Billy Bishop Airport and Muskoka Airport, with an approximate travel time of 35 minutes.

They say the twin engine Piper Panther aircraft will accommodate up to eight passengers at a time with a one-way ticket price of $140.

The plane will be a comfortable eight-seater operated by FlyGTA Airlines.

“These flights are a great way for Muskoka residents and visitors to avoid traffic and save time.” says Chris Nowrouzi, CEO of FLYGTA.

The flights will run to and from Muskoka on Friday, Saturday and Sunday during peak travel times.

“We want to take the stress out of travel, provide outstanding customer service with no line ups and digital ticketing,” Nowrouzi said.

Muskoka averages close to three million person visits a year, claims the release.

This new service will open up Muskoka as a destination.

And through connecting carriers operating from Billy Bishop Airport, there are links to more than 20 cities in Canada and the U.S.

“Muskoka’s tourism industry is integral to the district’s economy and Muskoka Tourism is excited to see the impact that regularly scheduled flights will have,” said Luke Nixon-Janssen, chair of Muskoka Tourism.

“This service will undoubtably benefit Muskoka residents but Muskoka Tourism hopes that through our marketing efforts the service can also bring new guests and new tourism dollars to Muskoka’s accommodation sector.”

For more information, contact: Chris Nowrouzi, CEO, FLYGTA, https://www.flygta.com/, chris@flygta.com, 1-888-470-4595.