Avelo Airlines Launches Wilmington-to-Punta Cana Flights, Giving ILM Its First International Route as Dominican Republic Tourism Surges
Avelo Airlines launched Wilmington International Airport’s first scheduled international service on December 24, 2025, with nonstop flights to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The route operates twice weekly using Boeing 737 aircraft and is scheduled to run seasonally through April. Airport officials describe the service as a test of international demand in coastal North Carolina.