Ottawa to London (YOW–LGW) — 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.
YOW–LGW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Transat leads the route. The flight covers 3,342 miles in approximately 7h 15m. 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 | 7h15 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach London from Ottawa
| Metric | YOW→LGW | YUL→LGW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from YOW | – | 94 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | 7 |
| Flight time | 7h 15m | 6h 45m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
YOW: EDT · LGW: BST
When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 11:00 PM in London.
Canadian citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free for up to 6 months as a Standard Visitor. No eTA or advance authorization is currently required. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay. Border officers may ask for proof of return travel, accommodation, and sufficient funds. Time spent in the UK does not count toward the Schengen 90-day limit.
The Gatwick Express departs the South Terminal every 15 minutes to London Victoria (30 min, from £21.50). Thameslink services are cheaper and provide direct access to Farringdon, City Thameslink, Blackfriars, and London Bridge; useful for destinations in the City and East London. Both terminal buildings are connected by a free inter-terminal monorail shuttle (2 min).Taxis from arrivals queue outside; metered fares to central London typically run £70–100 and can exceed this during peak hours. Uber and other ride-shares operate from a designated zone. Rental car desks are in both terminal buildings.
Temperate maritime climate. Winters (November–February) are cool and grey at 3–9°C, with fog, low cloud, and occasional light snow causing moderate delay risks. Summers (June–August) are mild at 18–25°C. Heat waves are increasingly common and can affect ramp operations. Rain falls year-round with no dry season.
Wind is a more frequent disruption factor than snow at Gatwick. The airport has a single active runway and is sensitive to crosswinds. Autumn storms (October–November) occasionally cause significant delays.
YOW–LGW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YOW to LGW
Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) are connected by nonstop service from Air Transat. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
YOW to LGW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YOW to LGW is about 7 hours 15 minutes 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 Charles de Gaulle, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Toronto Pearson. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YUL).