London to Ottawa (LGW–YOW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LGW–YOW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Transat leads the route. The flight covers 3,342 miles in approximately 8h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS Air Transat | 3 | 32Q | 8h | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Ottawa from London
| Metric | LGW→YOW | LHR→YOW | LTN→YOW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LGW | – | 25 mi | 51 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | 14 | 1 |
| Flight time | 8h | 7h 10m | 6h 20m |
Travel Essentials
LGW: BST · YOW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 1:00 PM in Ottawa.
British passport holders need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to fly to Canada. The eTA costs CAD 7 (about $5), is processed in minutes (most approved instantly), and is valid for 5 years or until passport expiry, whichever comes first. Apply at canada.ca/eta. Each entry allows stays of up to 6 months. If arriving by land or sea from the US, no eTA is required.
Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. Border officers may ask for proof of onward travel, accommodation, sufficient funds, and ties to the UK. The 6-month stay limit is per entry, and there is no hard annual cap, but frequent extended stays will draw scrutiny. For longer stays, apply for a visitor record extension inside Canada (CAD 100) before the 6 months expire.
Direct flights from London Heathrow to Toronto run about 7 hours 40 minutes, to Vancouver about 9 hours 20 minutes. Air Canada, British Airways, and WestJet operate nonstop service. Canada uses the Canadian dollar (CAD), trading at roughly 1.36 CAD per $1. No vaccination requirements for UK arrivals. Canada uses the metric system but road speeds are in km/h. A UK driving license is valid for short-term visits in all provinces.
The Gatwick Express runs non-stop from London Victoria to the South Terminal in 30 minutes, with trains every 15 minutes (from £21.50 one-way; advance fares cheaper online). Thameslink trains from London Bridge, Blackfriars, City Thameslink, and Farringdon are slower (35–45 min) but significantly cheaper; often £10–13 on Oyster or contactless. Southern trains also serve the route.National coaches (National Express, Megabus) connect Gatwick to Victoria Coach Station for £6–15. Taxis from central London cost £70–100+ depending on traffic. Driving via M23 and A23 takes 35–60 minutes; multi-storey car parks are directly connected to both terminals by a 2-minute monorail shuttle.
LGW–YOW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LGW to YOW
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) are connected by nonstop service from Air Transat. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
LGW to YOW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LGW to YOW is about 8 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,342 miles (5,378 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, London Heathrow and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include London (LHR), Luton, Luton (LTN) and London, Essex (STN).