Ottawa to London, Essex (YOW–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YOW Airport Page →
3,338 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by VistaJet Limited.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
LHR London 8h 55m A3ACOS → EY London (LHR) to London, Essex flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 18h 8m AFKL → U2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to London, Essex flights
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Ottawa to London, Essex
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
3,338 mi 6h 3m nonstop +5h ahead

YOW–STN has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps YOW Routes STN Routes YOW Live Flights STN Live Flights YOW Delays
All flights from London, Essex (STN) London, Essex to Ottawa flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YOW to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
LHR ~8h 55m CDG ~18h 8m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
461
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YOW → STN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
STN → YOW
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YOW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach London, Essex from Ottawa

Nearby airports with service to London Stansted Airport.
Metric YOW→STN YMX→STN
Distance from YOW – 83 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 6h 3m 6h 40m
Departure OTP 100% –
Montréal (YMX) to London, Essex flights
Airports within 200 miles of YOW with service to London Stansted Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
London, Essex is 5 hours ahead of Ottawa.
YOW: EDT · STN: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 11:00 PM in London, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
3,338 mi / 5,371 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 3m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

YOW–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ottawa to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance3,338 mi / 5,371 km
Flight time6h 3m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YOW
Full nameOttawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA / ICAOYOW / CYOW
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation374 ft / 114 m
Destination: STN
Full nameLondon Stansted Airport
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YOW to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to London Stansted Airport take about 6h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 3,338 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include London Heathrow and Charles de Gaulle.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to STN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
London, Essex is 5 hours ahead of Ottawa.
Yes, return flights from STN to YOW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YMX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YOW to STN

Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YOW to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YOW to STN is about 6 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,338 miles (5,371 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via London Heathrow and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Montréal (YMX).